Historical Events
- Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia A's play 24 inning 1-1 tie
Famous Birthdays
- Alton Maddox, NY African American activist/attorney (Tawana Brawley case)
- Barry Richards, South African cricket batsman (4 Tests, 2 x 100, 2 x 50, HS 140; Natal, Gloucestershire CCC, Hampshire CCC, South Australia), born in Durban, South Africa
- Geoff Dymock, Australian cricket left-arm fast bowler (21 Tests, 78 wickets; 15 ODIs), born in Maryborough, Queensland
- John Lowe, English darts player (BDO world champion 1979, 87, 93), born in New Tupton, Derbyshire
- Leigh Lawson, English actress (Fire & Sword, Charlie Boy), born in Atherston, England
- Lydia Shum, Hong Kong comedian and actress (d. 2008)
- Rosalie “Rosie” Hamlin, American singer-songwriter (Rosie and The Originals – “Angel Baby”), born in Klamath Falls, Oregon (d. 2017)
Famous Weddings
Groucho Marx
Master of quick wit and widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era Groucho Marx (54) weds Kay Marvis
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About July 21, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
