What happened on 21 August 1816?

Discover what happened on 21 August 1816 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Births

  • Maurice J. Langhorne (American Methodist minister)

Deaths

  • Matsudaira Naonobu (daimyo of the late Edo period; 3rd lord of Kawagoe (1795-1816))
  • Matsudaira Naonobu (daimyo of the late Edo period; 3rd lord of Kawagoe (1795-1816))
  • Thomas Shreve
  • Jane Caygill (wife of Sir James Ibbetson, 2nd Baronet)
  • Matsudaira Naonobu (daimyo of the late Edo period; 3rd lord of Kawagoe (1795-1816))
  • Thomas Shreve
  • Jane Caygill (wife of Sir James Ibbetson, 2nd Baronet)