What Happened on June 21, 1879

Historical Events

Historic Invention

Frank Winfield Woolworth opens his 1st successful "Woolworth's Great Five Cent Store" on North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

  • Infielder William White plays one game for the Providence Grays with conjecture was the first African-American to play MLB even though he appeared Caucasian

Famous Birthdays

  • Umberto Brunelleschi, Italian cartoonist and illustrator (Candide), born in Montemurlo, Italy (d. 1949)

About June 21, 1879

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer