Historical Events
- Battle of Iquique: Chilean naval forces overcome Peruvian ships (War of the Pacific)
Famous Deaths
- Arturo Prat, Chilean naval officer (b. 1848)
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights
About May 21, 1879
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
