Events for July 21
July 21, 1928
John B. Keane, born
John Brendan Keane (21 July 1928 – 30 May 2002) was an Irish playwright, novelist and essayist from Listowel, County Kerry.
Read More
July 21, 1860
Chauncey Olcott, born
Chauncey Olcott, an American stage actor, singer, and songwriter, was born on July 21, 1858, in Buffalo, New York. He was best known for his work in musical theater and for composing several popular Irish-themed songs that remain well-loved today.
Read More
July 21, 1918
Maurice Lindsay, born
Maurice Lindsay CBE (21 July 1918 – 30 April 2009) was a Scottish broadcaster, writer and poet. He was born in Glasgow. He was educated at The Glasgow Academy where he was a pupil from 1928-36. In later life, he served as an honorary governor of the school.
Read More
July 21, 1887
Thomas Bodkin, lawyer and professor, is born in Dublin
Professor Thomas Patrick Bodkin (21 July 1887 – 24 April 1961) was an Irish lawyer, art historian, art collector and curator.
Read More