Historical Events
Film Release
"The Quiet Man" film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara is released in the UK
- 7.8 earthquake shakes Kern County California, 14 killed
- Premier Ghavam es-Sultaneh of Persia, resigns
Famous Birthdays
- John Barrasso [John Anthony Barrasso III], American politician (Senator-R-Wyoming 2007-), born in Reading, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Silvio Cator, Haitian athlete and long jumper (Olympic silver 1928), dies at 51
About July 21, 1952
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
