What Happened on July 24, 1921

Historical Events

  • 15th Tour de France won by Leon Scieur of Belgium

Famous Birthdays

  • Billy Taylor, American jazz pianist (Birdland), orchestra leader (David Frost Show), and broadcaster (NPR), born in Greenville, North Carolina (d. 2010) [1]
  • Giuseppe Di Stefano, Italian operatic tenor, born in Motta Sant'Anastasia, Catania, Sicily (d. 2008)

About July 24, 1921

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo