Historical Events
- Attorney Samuel Tucker organizes a peaceful sit-in at the public library in Alexandria, Virginia, in effort to grant Black patrons equal access; five young men are arrested for disorderly conduct - no trial is ever held and charges officially dropped 80 years later, and community builds a separate facility nearby [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Clarence Williams III, American actor (Mod Squad; 52 Pick Up; Purple Rain), born in New York City (d. 2021)
- Ernie Maresca, American singer and songwriter ("Runaround Sue"; "The Wanderer"), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 2015)
- Festus Mogae, 3rd President of Botswana (1998-2008), born in Serowe, Bechuanaland, Botswana
- Harold Reid, American country bass vocalist (Statler Brothers - "Bed Of Rose's"), born in Staunton, Virginia (d. 2020)
- James Burton, American guitarist (Ricky Nelson; Elvis Presley; Elvis Costello), born in Dubberly, Louisiana
About August 21, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
