Historical Events
- Indians (9) & Yankees (7) hit a record 16 doubles
- To prove his contention that air power is superior to sea power, US Colonel William Mitchell demonstrates how bombs from planes can sink a captured German battleship
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Taylor, American jazz pianist (Birdland), orchestra leader (David Frost Show), and broadcaster (NPR), born in Greenville, North Carolina (d. 2010) [1]
1921 Highlights
About July 21, 1921
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer