Historical Events
- Gromyko named USSR-ambassador in Washington
- Japan leaves Aleutian Islands
Famous Birthdays
- Clydie Mae King, American session and touring vocalist (Ray Charles; Bob Dylan; Humble Pie; Lynyrd Skynrd), born in Dallas, Texas (d. 2019)
- Hugh Wilson, American screenwriter, film director The First Wives Club; Blast from the Past), and TV series creator (WKRP in Cincinnati; Frank's Place), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- (Abraham) A. Merritt, American magazine editor and sci-fi author (The Moon Pool; Burn, Witch, Burn!), dies from a heart attack at 59
- Henrik Pontoppidan, Danish writer (Peter Gelukkige, Nobel 1917), dies at 86
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About August 21, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
