Historical Events
- China reports downing of 2 US bombers
- Liquid gas tanker explodes in Martelange Belgium, 22 killed
- Mikis Theodorakis arrested in Greece
- MLB Kansas City Athlteics utility player Ken Harrelson becomes baseball's first free agent when he is abruptly released by the team, after he reputedly refers to team owner Charlie Finley "a menace to baseball"
Famous Birthdays
- Carrie-Anne Moss, Canadian actress (The Matrix Trilogy), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Darren Bewick, Australian AFL footballer, born in Perth, Australia
- Michael Bendetti, American actor (Officer Tony McCann-21 Jump Street), born in Long Beach, California
- Serj Tankian, Armenian-born singer (System of a Down), born in Beirut, Lebanon
Stéphane Charbonnier (1967-2015)
French cartoonist and editor of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, born in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
- Tuineau Alipate, Tongan-born NFL and CFL player (Frankfurt Galaxy, Minnesota Vikings), born in Tonga (d. 2021)
About August 21, 1967
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
#1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie
