Historical Events
Film Premiere
Musical film "Stormy Weather", directed by Andrew L. Stone, starring Bill Robinson, Lena Horne and Fats Waller (singing "Ain't Misbehavin'") premieres in the US
Famous Birthdays
- David Downing, American actor (Backstairs at the White House), born in NYC, New York
- Edward Herrmann, actor (Day of the Dolphin, Reds), born in Washington, D.C.
- Henry McCullough, Irish guitarist (Wings), born in Portstewart, Northern Ireland (d. 2016)
- Jerry McGee, American golfer (US Ryder Cup 1977, 4 PGA Tour titles), born in New Lexingon, Ohio (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Paddock, American 100m runner (Olympic gold 1920), dies at 42
1943 Highlights
About July 21, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
