Famous Deaths John Wall Calcott, English composer, dies at 54 Died in 1821 1821 Highlights About May 15, 1821 Day of the Week: TuesdayHow Long Ago? 203 years Leap Year: No Star Sign: Taurus May 12, 1821 Dates in History May 16, 1821 What Happened in 1821 America’s First Woman DoctorFebruary 3, 1821 Russian Antarctic ExpeditionAugust 4, 1821 A King Salutes Remarkable Woman SoldierDecember 12, 1821