Discover what happened on 21 December 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
- Ambrogio Frangiolli (Italian painter (1798-1870))
- Cyrus Olney (American politician, jurist and lawyer (1815-1870))
- John Ritchie (Scottish newspaper owner)
- Jørres Schelderup Hansen (Norwegian politician (1811-1870))
- Louis Boyer (Canadian businessman)
- Guilherme Xavier de Sousa (Brazilian politician)
- Sophie Goderis
- Ottó Tamás Szirmay