What Happened on July 21, 1925

Historical Events

Event of Interest

John T. Scopes found guilty of teaching evolution in the “Scopes monkey trial” in Dayton, Tennessee, fined $100 and costs

Famous Birthdays

  • Al Checco, American actor (Extreme Close-up), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2015)
  • Johnny Peirson, Canadian ice hockey right wing (NHL All Star 1950, 51; Boston Bruins) and broadcaster (WBZ and WSBK), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (d. 2021)
  • Lovro Zupanovic, Croatian composer, born in Šibenik, Croatia (d. 2004)

About July 21, 1925

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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