What happened on 21 August 1870?

Discover what happened on 21 August 1870 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

  • Jean Auguste Dubouloz (French painter)
  • Johannes Cornelius Poortermans (painter and one of South Africa’s earliest lithographers)
  • Hans Adalbert von Auerswald
  • John Loder Dartnell ((1819-1870))
  • Georgiana Stoddart ((1837-1870))
  • Gustav Struve (German revolutionary and journalist (1805-1870))
  • Andrew J. Applegate (American politician (1833-1870))
  • Franz von Brandis (German politician (1792-1870))
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