Historical Events
- On This Day changes its domain name and brand from HistoryOrb.com to OnThisDay.com
Famous Deaths
- E. L. Doctorow, American author (Ragtime, Billy Bathgate), dies at 84
- Paul Freeman, American conductor and composer (Chicago Sinfonietta, 1987 -2011; Czech National Symphony, 1996-2007), dies at 79
- Theodore Bikel, Austrian-American stage and screen singer and actor (The Sound of Music; Fiddler On The Roof; The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming; 200 Motels), folk singer (co-founder Newport Folk Festival), and political activist, dies at 91
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About July 21, 2015
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
#1 Song: Black Magic - Little Mix
