What Happened on August 21, 2015

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

  • US #1 Song: Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne