Page 4: Historical Events In July - 21

1909  On this day in history iorwerth Eiddon Stephen Edwards, Egyptologist   

1910  On this day in history johan Peter Selmer, composer, dies at 66   

1911  Jozef Cyrankiewicz, premier Poland (1947..70) on July - 21.   

1915  On this day in history duke of Norfolk   

1917  Christopher J Forster, British RAF-pilot/capt, dies in battle on July - 21.   

1918  On this day in history u-156 shells Nauset Beach, in Orleans, Massachusetts.   

1919  On July - 21 dirigible crashes through bank skylight killing 13 (Chicago, Ill)   

1919  On July - 21 anthony Fokker's establishes airplane factory at Hamburg & Amsterdam   

1920  On this day in history constantly, [A Nieuwenhuys], painter (Uprising of Homo Ludens)   

1921  On July - 21 indians (9) & Yankees (7) hit a record 16 doubles   

1921  Billy Taylor, Greenville NC, orch leader (David Frost Show) on July - 21.   

1922  On July - 21 the birth of Norman Jewison, Canadian born film director   

1922  Kay Starr, Dougherty Okla, singer (Rock & Roll Waltz, Club Oasis) on this day in history.   

1922  Djemal Pasha, dictator of Turkey, murdered on this day in history.   

1923  Phillies score 12 in 6th & beat Cubs 17-4 on July - 21.   

1923  On this day in history henny Alma, [Hendrika den Broek], Dutch actress (Soldier of Orange)   

1924  Don Knotts, Morgantown WV, actor (Amdy Griffth Show, 3's Company) on July - 21.   

1925  Monkey Trial ends-John Scopes found guilty of teaching Darwinism on July - 21.   

1925  Al Checco, Pittsburgh PA, actor (Extreme Close-up) on this day in history.   

1926  On July - 21 gerald Ian Lacey, architect/town planner   

1927  On July - 21 stefan Niculescu, composer   

1927  J J Lyons, cricketer (14 Tests for Australia), dies on this day in history.   

1928  On this day in history h E Wood discovers asteroid #1096 Reunerta   

1928  Ellen A Terry, Brits actress/dir (Imperial Theatre), dies at 81 on July - 21.   

1930  US Veterans Administration established on this day in history.   

1930  On this day in history 110°F (43°C) at Millsboro, Delaware (state record)   

1930  Gene Alec Littler, San Diego CA, PGA golfer (1961 US Open) on July - 21.   

1931  On July - 21 reno race track, becomes first in US to use daily double wagering   

1931  Reno race track, becomes 1st in US to use daily double wagering on this day in history.   

1931  On this day in history leon Schidlowsky, composer   

1932  Ernie Warlick, American football player on this day in history.   

1932  On this day in history bill Gleason, late 19th century baseball player   

1933  Haifa Harbor in Palestine opens on this day in history.   

1933  Brigitte Reimann, writer on July - 21.   

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0810  Imam Bukhari, Islamic scholar (d. 870) was born on this day in history.   

1515  St Philippus Nerius, [Philippo Neri], Italian merchant/priest was born on this day in history.   

1620  On July - 21 birth of jean Picard, French astronomer   

1664  Matthew Prior, English poet was born on this day in history.   

1676  Anthony Collins, English philosopher (A discourse on free-thinking) was born on this day in history.   

1693  On July - 21 birth of thomas Pelham-Holles 1st duke of Newcastle, Engl minister of finance   

1706  On this day in history birth of pierre Lyonet, zoologist/cryptologist (Anatomy of Wilgehoutrups)   

1710  Paul Möhring, German physician (d. 1792) was born on this day in history.   

1160  Peterus Lombardus, Italian theologist/bishop of Paris, dies on this day in history.   

1425  On this day in history manuel Paleologus, Byzantine Emperor (1391-1425)/writer, dies   

1540  On this day in history john I Zapolyai, prince of Transsylvania/king of Hungary, dies   

1544  On July - 21 death of rené of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle   

1683  On July - 21 death of lord William Russell, English plotter against Charles II, beheaded   

1688  Death of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde, English statesman and soldier (b. 1610) on July - 21.   

1717  On July - 21 niccolo Amenta, Italian poet (La Gostanza), dies   

1782  Placidus Cajetan von Camerloher, composer, dies at 63 on this day in history.