Historical Events
- China reports downing of 2 US bombers
- Kansas City utility Ken Harrelson becomes baseball's first free agent when he is abruptly released by the Athletics; calls team owner Charlie Finley "a menace to baseball"
- Liquid gas tanker explodes in Martelange Belgium, 22 killed
- Mikis Theodorakis arrested in Greece
Famous Birthdays
- Carrie-Anne Moss, Canadian actress (The Matrix Trilogy), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Darren Bewick, AFL footballer, born in Perth, Australia
- Michael Bendetti, American actor (Officer Tony McCann-21 Jump Street), born in Long Beach, California
- Serj Tankian, Armenian-born singer (System of a Down), born in Beirut, Lebanon
Stéphane Charbonnier (1967-2015)
French cartoonist and editor of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, born in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
- Tuineau Alipate, NLF/WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy, Minnesota Vikings), born in Tonga
About August 21, 1967
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
#1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie
