Historical Events
Event of Interest
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees the country as Taliban forces enter the capital Kabul and take control
Election of Interest
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls a snap election for 20 September, two years ahead of schedule
- Petrol tanker explosion kills 27 and injures 79 in al-Tleil, Lebanon, amid the country's continuing economic crisis
Famous Deaths
- Gary Woollard, New Zealand rugby league five eighth (10 Tests; Wellington), dies at 79
Gerd Müller (1945-2021)
German soccer striker (62 caps; FIFA World Cup 1974; Bayern Munich 453 games, 398 goals), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 75
- Joe Walton, American football coach (New York Jets 1983-89; Robert Morris University), dies at 85
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About August 15, 2021
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
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#1 Song: Stay - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
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