Historical Events
- Launch of Mercury 4 (Liberty Bell) with Grissom
Famous Birthdays
- Amar Singh Chamkila [Dhanni Ram], Punjabi folk singer "The Elvis of Punjab", born in Dugri, Punjab, India (d. 1988)
- Don Wilson, American CFL football linebacker, 1987-98 (Edmonton Eskimos; Toronto Argonauts, British Columbia Lions), born in Washington, DC
- Henry Ellard, American NFL wide receiver (Washington Redskins), born in Fresno, California
- Jim Martin, American rock guitarist (Faith No More - "Real Thing"), born in Oakland, California
- Mokgweetsi Masisi, Botswana politician (President of Botswana 2018-), born in Moshupa, Bechuanaland
About July 21, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: Temptation - Everly Brothers
