Historical Events
- Country of Katanga forms in Africa
- Francis Chichester arrive in NY aboard Gypsy Moth II, setting record of 40 days for a solo Atlantic crossing
Election of Interest
Sirimavo Bandaranaike becomes the world's 1st female elected head of government, as Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)
Famous Birthdays
- Fritz Walter, German footballer (VfB Stuttgart), born in Mannheim, Germany
- Lance Guest, American actor (Lance-Lou Grant), born in Saratoga, California
- Matt Mulhern, American actor (Biloxi Blues), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About July 21, 1960
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee
#1 Song: Good Timin' - Jimmy Jones
