What Happened on July 21, 1930

Historical Events

  • 110°F (43°C) at Millsboro, Delaware (state record)
  • US Veterans Administration forms

Famous Birthdays

  • Anand Bakshi, Indian poet and lyricist, born in Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, British India (now Paikistan) (d. 2002)
  • Gene Littler, American golfer (1961 US Open, 29 PGA Tour titles), born in San Diego, California (d. 2019)
  • Joe Pamensky, South African cricket administrator (president South African Cricket Union 1976-91), born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (d. 2023)

Famous Weddings

Count Basie

American jazz pianist Count Basie weds Vivian Lee Winn, in Kansas City, Missouri; divorce in 1934

Died in 1930 1930 Highlights

About July 21, 1930

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer