July 21st: What is special about this date?

July 21st marks the 202nd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 203rd in case of leap years). There are 163 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on July 21st, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to July 21st and what happened on July 21st in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st.

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July 21st: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On July 21st there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams (1951)

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos (1981)

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary (1978)

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio (1991)

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts (1924)

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett (1978)

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg (1971)

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz (1957)

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray (1976)

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

  • See more celebrities born on July 21st

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July 21st: who died on this date?

On July 21st the following celebrities died:


  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees (2012)

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone (1967)

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • John Heard
    John Heard (2017)

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman (1996)

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller (2020)

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis (2002)

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Adoria Klenk (1989)

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Bruk Dumitriu (2009)

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Johnye Strickland (1998)

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • See all famous people who died on July 21st

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July 21st: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On July 21st, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.

Cancer zodiac sign

July 21st: what is special about the Cancer sign?

The Cancer sign encompasses people born between June 21st and July 22nd.

You can discover Cancer's personality traits and attitude and Cancer's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Cancer born in July discover why July born are so special.

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July 21st: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on July 21st in history:


  • Jul 21, 1900: Pope Leo XIII encyclical to the Greek-Melkite rite.
  • Jul 21, 1945: Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics play 24 innings 1-1 tie.
  • Jul 21, 1952: 7.8 earthquake shakes Kern County California, 14 killed
  • Jul 21, 1959: Red Sox are last team to use a black player (Pumpsie Green)
  • Jul 21, 1966: Gemini X returns to Earth.
  • Jul 21, 1981: Australia set 130 to win, all out 111 at Headingley Willis 8-43
  • Jul 21, 1985: Leader of the Pack closes at Ambassador Theater NYC after 120 performances
  • Jul 21, 1988: Mass Gov Michael Dukakis accepts Democratic nomination for President
  • Jul 21, 1995: Brian Lara completes a pair for West Indians vs. Kent
  • Jul 21, 2002: Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet crashes at an Ukrainian air show, killing 77 people and injuring over 100 others. (See Sknyliv airshow catastrophe).
  • Jul 21, 2004: After returning from a television interview where he criticised Yasser Arafat, Nabil Amr, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, was shot twice in the right leg.
  • Jul 21, 2014: Operation Protective Edge: After an emergency meeting, the United Nations Security Council demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip.
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What day of the year is July 21st?


July 21st marks the 202nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 203rd in case of leap years).

There are 163 days remaining until the end of the year.

July 21st is the 21st day of the month of July.