What Happened on September 3, 1921

Historical Events

  • International Lawn Tennis Challenge, NYC, NY: Americans Watson Washburn & William Norris beat Japanese pair Ichiya Kumagae & Zenzo Shimizuto 6-2, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 for 3-0 lead; ends 5-0
  • KPB, Communist Party of Belgium forms

Famous Birthdays

  • Harry Landers [Sorokin], American actor (Star Trek, Ben Casey, Drive a Crooked Road), born in New York City (d. 2017)
  • John Aston Sr., English soccer striker (17 caps; Manchester United 253 games), born in Prestwich, England (d. 2003)
  • Marguerite Higgins, American reporter and war correspondent, Pulitzer prize winner (d. 1966)
  • Thurston Dart, English harpsichordist and conductor, born in Surbiton, London (d. 1971)

Famous Weddings

Ernest Hemingway

American journalist Ernest Hemingway (22) weds American Hadley Richardson (29) in Bay Township, Michigan; divorce in 1927

Died in 1921 1921 Highlights

About September 3, 1921

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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