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What Happened on June 25, 1921

Historical Events

56th British Men's Open

British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: former local Jock Hutchison (resident in US) wins his only Open Championship by 9 strokes in a 36-hole playoff over amateur Roger Wethered

  • Charlie McCartney scores 300 in 205 mins Aust v Notts

Famous Birthdays

  • Celia Franca [Franks], British-Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, co-founder of National Ballet of Canada and its artistic director (1951-75), born in London, England (d. 2007)
  • Peter Wishart, English composer, born in Crowborough, England (d. 1984)

About June 25, 1921

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 103 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer