What Happened on June 21, 1791

Historical Events

Flight to Varennes

Fleeing French King Louis XVI and family captured at Varennes-en-Argonne

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Napier, Scottish marine engineer, born in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland (d. 1876)

About June 21, 1791

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 232 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer