What Happened In January 1821 In History

Historical Events for January, 1821

• 28th » Alexander Island is first discovered by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen.

Famous Birthdays on January in 1821

• 3rd » Karel Dežman, Slovenian archeologist, botanist, and politician (d. 1889)
• 8th » James Longstreet, American general and diplomat (d. 1904)
• 8th » W. H. L. Wallace, American lawyer and general (d. 1862)
• 16th » John C. Breckinridge, American general and politician, 14th Vice President of the United States (d. 1875)
• 27th » John Chivington, American colonel and pastor (d. 1892)

Famous Deaths for January 1821

• 4th » Elizabeth Ann Seton, American saint (b. 1774)

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