29th July 1921
Adolf Hitler is selected by Nazi Party members as its party Chairman (Führer), replacing Anton Drexler (pictured)
Adolf Hitler is elected party chairman of the NSDAP by the general assembly. He gains dictatorial power and sometimes uses violence to propagate political goals. (Hitler in 1921)
Ship Losses:
Arzila (United Kingdom) The cargo ship ran aground in the Chiloé Archipelago, Chile. She was refloated on 19 August.
Nidelv (Norway) The cargo ship was driven ashore at Musselwick, Pembrokeshire United Kingdom and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.
Sainte Mathilde (France) The schooner was driven ashore and wrecked at Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais. Her crew were rescued.