Historical Events
Napoleon Abandons Siege
Napoleon and his forces abandon their siege of Acre after two months - turning point in French invasion of Egypt and Syria
Famous Birthdays
- Mary Anning, British fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist (Jurassic marine fossil beds of Lyme Regis), born in Lyme Regis, Dorset (d. 1847)
About May 21, 1799
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
