Historical Events
- The United Kingdom government publishes Delivering Security in a Changing World, a paper detailing wide-ranging reform of the country's armed forces
Famous Deaths
- Edward B. Lewis, American geneticist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate (b. 1918)
- Jerry Goldsmith, American pianist and composer (The Twilight Zone; Planet Of The Apes), dies of colon cancer at 75
- Julian Ridsdale, British politician (C), Member of Parliament for Harwich (1954-92), dies at 89
2004 Highlights
About July 21, 2004
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Confessions Part II - Usher
#1 Song: Lola's Theme - Shapeshifters
