Historical Events Jul 31 Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands for England on their way to America Famous Birthdays Jul 21 Jean Picard, French astronomer, born in La Flèche, France (d. 1682) Jul 29 Nicolaas Heinsius, Dutch philologist/diplomat 1619 History by Year 1621 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers