Historical Events
Moeskops Wins 1st Sprint Championship
Dutch cyclist Piet Moeskops wins the 1st of 4 straight, and 5 total world sprint championships when he beats defending champion Bob Spears of Australia in Copenhagen
Famous Birthdays
- Karel Husa, Czech-American Pulitzer prize winning composer (Trojan Women), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (d. 2016)
- Manitas de Plata [Ricardo Baliardo], French gypsy flamenco guitarist, born in Sète, France (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Block, Russian poet (Dvenatsat), dies at 40
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights
About August 7, 1921
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo