What Happened on October 21, 1805

Historical Events

Battle of Trafalgar

Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson shot and killed during battle.

Famous Deaths

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

British admiral and war hero, dies in Battle of Trafalgar at 47

  • Johann Baptist Lasser, German singer and composer, dies at 54
Died in 1805 1805 Highlights

About October 21, 1805

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 218 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra