Historical Events
- -23] Typhoon Fred ravages Chinese county Zhejiang, 700+ killed
- Ernesto Zedillo wins Mexican presidential election
- Royal Air Maroc ATR-42 crash down at Agadir, 44 killed
- The last French troops pull out of Rwanda, ending their highly controversial mission there
Famous Deaths
- Anita Lizana, Chilean tennis player (US Nat C'ships 1937; first Latin American major winner), dies at 78
- Danitra Vance, American comedienne (SNL, 1985), and actress (Jumpin' At The Boneyard), dies of breast cancer at 40
- Hein Fentener van Vlissingen, eccentric millionaire, dies at 73
About August 21, 1994
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet