Famous Birthdays
- Carl Giammarese, American rock guitarist (Buckinghams), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Ettore Bugatti, Italian-French automobile designer and manufacturer (Automobiles E. Bugatti), dies at 65
1947 Highlights
About August 21, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo