What Happened on August 19, 1921

Historical Events

Baseball Record

Detroit's Tiger Ty Cobb, is 4th to get 3,000 hits against Boston Red Sox, the youngest ever

Famous Birthdays

  • Gene Roddenberry, American creator of Star Trek, born in El Paso, Texas (d. 1991)
  • Philip A. Potter, Dominica Secretary-General World council of Churches
Born in 1921
1921 Highlights

About August 19, 1921

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo