What happened on 21 May 1869?

Discover what happened on 21 May 1869 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!

Deaths

  • Gillis André de la Porte (Belgian politician (1800–1869))
  • Wilhelm Kupferbürger (Rhenish missionary (1835–1869))
  • Francis Decimus Hastings (British Royal Navy officer (1795-1869))
  • Alexander R. François (Louisiana reconstruction era American politician)
  • Gillis André de la Porte (Belgian politician (1800–1869))
  • Charles Stewart McCauley (American commodore)
  • Fermín de Ezpeleta (Spanish politician and military personnel (1801-1869))
  • Philip N. Luckett (American general)
  • Henry Oddie (English lawyer and cricketer (1815-1869))
  • Wilhelm Kupferbürger (Rhenish missionary (1835–1869))
  • Francis Decimus Hastings (British Royal Navy officer (1795-1869))
  • Alexander R. François (Louisiana reconstruction era American politician)