Historical Events
- Battle of Falaise, Normandy, led by Polish Armoured Division and First Canadian Army - largest encirclement on the Western Front leading to surrender and capture of German 7th Army
- Germans storm up Hill 262 (Mont Ormel) Normandy
- Grieg, Wright and Forrest's musical "Song of Norway" premieres in NYC
- Raid on Jewish children's house in Secrétan/St-Mandé
- US 12nd Army Corps occupies Sens
Famous Birthdays
- Doug Young, American national and world powerlifting champion, born in Abilene, Texas (d. 2005)
- Perry Christie, 3rd Prime Minister of the Bahamas, born in Nassau, Bahamas
- Peter Weir, Australian director/writer (Witness, Dead Poets Society), born in Sydney, New South Wales
About August 21, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
