Historical Events
- In the Second Opium War, an Anglo-French force defeats Chinese troops at the Battle of Baliqiao
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher ("The World as Will and Representation") known for his philosophical pessimism, dies of pulmonary-respiratory failure at 72
Died in 1860 1860 Highlights
About September 21, 1860
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
