Historical Events
- Riza Khan Pahlevi seizes control of Iran
Famous Birthdays
Joseph A. Walker (1921-1966)
American experimental physicist, World War II and NASA test pilot (1st spaceplane flights to edge of outer space), born in Washington, Pennsylvania
- Mervin Shiner, American honky-tonk country and hillbilly singer, born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Ruth Gipps, British prolific conductor and composer, born in Bexhill-on-Sea, England (d. 1999)
1921 Highlights
About February 20, 1921
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces