What Happened on July 21, 1943

Historical Events

Stormy Weather

Musical film "Stormy Weather", directed by Andrew L. Stone, starring Bill Robinson, Lena Horne and Fats Waller (singing "Ain't Misbehavin'") premieres in the US

Jazz Musician, Singer, and Songwriter Fats Waller

Famous Birthdays

David Downing, American actor (Backstairs at the White House), born in New York City
Edward Herrmann, American actor (Day of the Dolphin, Reds), born in Washington, D.C.
Henry McCullough, Irish guitarist (Wings), born in Portstewart, Northern Ireland (d. 2016)
Jerry McGee, American golfer (US Ryder Cup 1977, 4 PGA Tour titles), born in New Lexingon, Ohio (d. 2021)

Born in 1943