Historical Events
Film Premier
"Stormy Weather", directed by Andrew L. Stone, starring Bill Robinson, Lena Horne and Fats Waller (singing "Ain't Misbehavin'") premieres in the US
Bill Robinson
Fats Waller
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? 78 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
