Historical Events
Ty Cobb 3000 Hits
Detroit's Tiger Ty Cobb, is 4th to get 3,000 hits against Boston Red Sox, the youngest ever
Famous Birthdays
Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991)
American creator of Star Trek, born in El Paso, Texas
- Philip Potter, Dominica Methodist church leader (Secretary-General World council of Churches), born in Roseau, Dominica, West Indies (d. 2015)
About August 19, 1921
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
