Historical Events
Music History
Paul Hindemith and Leonide Massine's ballet Nobilissima Visione premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Anton Kuerti, Austrian-Canadian Juno Award-winning classical pianist, peace activist, composer, and educator, born in Vienna, Austria
- Janet Reno, first woman US Attorney General (1993-2001), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2016)
- Les Aspin, American politician (Rep-D-Wisc, 1971-93), Minister of Defense (1993-94), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Owen Wister, American author, 'father of the Western' (The Virginian), dies at 78
1938 Highlights
About July 21, 1938
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
