What Happened on August 21, 1905

Famous Birthdays

  • Friz Freleng, American animator for Warner Bros cartoons (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1995)
  • Stan Worthington, English cricket all-rounder (9 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 128, 8 wickets, BB 2/19; Derbyshire CCC, Northumberland CCC), born in Bolsover, England (d. 1973)

Famous Deaths

  • Jules Oppert, French-German Assyriologist (decodes characters), dies at 80
  • Mary Mapes Dodge, American children's author (St. Nicholas Magazine), editor and writer (Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates), dies at 74
Died in 1905 1905 Highlights

About August 21, 1905

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo