Historical Events
- 1st British unmanned drone hit on a UK citizen outside a conflict - ISIS fighter Reyaad Khan in Raqqa, Syria
- European Refugee Crisis: Germany makes it easier for Syrian refugees to claim asylum by suspending their Dublin Regulations
- Terrorist attack on train between Amsterdam and Paris thwarted by 4 passengers overpowering gunman
Famous Deaths
- Anna Kashfi [Joan O'Callaghan], Welsh actress and 1st wife of Marlon Barando, dies at 80
- Bob Hepple, South African-born academic and Nelson Mandela's lawyer, dies at 81
- Jimmy Evert, American tennis coach (father of Chris Evert), dies at 91
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About August 21, 2015
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
- #1 Song: Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne