Famous Deaths
- Philip Carteret, British Naval Officer who twice circumnavigated the world for the navy (commanded 1st European ship to discover Pitcairn Island), dies at 63
Robert Burns (1759-1796)
Scottish poet (Auld Lang Syne) considered the national poet of Scotland, dies at 37
Died in 1796 1796 Highlights
About July 21, 1796
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 227 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
