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What Happened on July 21, 1924

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Knotts, American actor (Andy Griffth Show, 3's Company), born in Morgantown, West Virginia (d. 2006)

Famous Deaths

  • Dudley Allen Sargent, American physician and educator (Harvard U gymnasium), dies at 74
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights

About July 21, 1924

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 100 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

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