Historical Events
- Members of the Dail (parliament) swear allegiance to the Irish Republic at their first meeting, held at Dublin House
Famous Birthdays
- Gido Kokars, Latvian choral conductor, born in Gulbene, Latvia (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Peter I Karadjordjevic, King of Serbia/Yugoslavia (1903-21), dies at 77
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights
About August 16, 1921
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
