Famous Birthdays
- Bernhard Germeshausen, German bobsledder (Olympic gold x 4 GDR 1976, 80), born in Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Germany (d. 2022)
- Char Margolis, American psychic medium and Dutch TV star, born in Detroit, Michigan
- Eric Goles, Chilean mathematician and computer scientist, born in Antofagasta, Chile
- Glenn Hughes, British bassist and vocalist (Finders Keepers, 1965-69; Trapeze, 1969-73, 1991-94: Deep Purple, 1973-76), born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England
- Harry Smith, TV co-anchor (CBS Morning Show), born in Hammond, Indiana
- John Stearns, American baseball catcher (MLB All Star 1977, 79, 80, 82; New York Mets), born in Denver, Colorado (d. 2022)
- Margo Kane, Canadian playwright, born in Edmonton, Canada
Famous Deaths
- (Leonard) Constant Lambert, British composer (The Rio Grande; Horoscope; Summer's Last Will and Testament), and music director (Vic-Wells/Royal Ballet, 1931-47), dies of pneumonia and complications of diabetes and alcoholism at 45
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About August 21, 1951
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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