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Saturday Night Genealogy Fun- Date Your Grandfather was Born




1)  What day of the week was your Grandfather born (either one)? Tell us how you found out.

2) What has happened in recorded history on your Grandfather's birth date (day and month)? Tell us how you found out, and list five events.

3)  What famous people have been born on your Grandfather's birth date?  Tell us how you found out, and list five of them.
I have chosen my paternal grandfather, Fletcher Pearson. He was born on April 21, 1919, in Calhoun City, MS-on a Monday. Hey-his birthday is tomorrow!


Five historical events that happened on April 21st (Source: OnThisDay)
  • 1739-Spain & Naples-Austria sign a peace accord
  • 1836-Texas wins independence from Mexico
  • 1855- the first train crosses the MS River 1st bridge
  • 1924- Clarence DeMar won the 28th Boston Marathon
  • 1972-John Young & Charles Duke explores Moon
Famous People born on April 21st (Source Wikipedia):
  • John Muir (died 1914)
  • Elizabeth II (Living)
  • Easley Blackwood Jr. (Living) 
  • Jean Hélion (died 1987)
  • Alfred Henry Maurer (died 1932)







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