Famous Birthdays
- Bill Pertwee, British actor (Dad's Army), born in Amersham, England (d. 2013)
- Karel Reisz, director (Everybody Wins, Isadora, Who'll Stop the Rain)
- Norman Jewison, Canadian director (Moonstruck, ...and Justice For All), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Paul Burke, American actor (Naked City, Thomas Crown Affair, Neal-Dynasty), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2009)
- Queenie Watts [Mary Spenton], British singer and actress (Up the Junction, Holiday on the Buses), born in London, England (d. 1980)
- Rahimuddin Khan, Pakistani general and Governor, born in Qaimganj, British India
1926 Highlights
About July 21, 1926
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer