Historical Events
- Yerkes Observatory 40" (1m) refractor used for 1st time
Famous Deaths
- Karol Mikuli, Polish composer, pianist, and friend of Frederic Chopin, dies at 77
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About May 21, 1897
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
