Famous Birthdays
- Ernest Angley, American Christian televangelist, born in Gastonia, North Carolina (d. 2021)
- J. James Exon, American Democratic politician (33rd Governor of Nebraska), born in Geddes, South Dakota (d. 2005)
About August 9, 1921
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo