What Happened on July 21, 1865

Historical Events

Event of Interest

In market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first true western showdown

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Kahn, German composer, born in Mannheim, Baden, German Confederation (d. 1951)

About July 21, 1865

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer