Historical Events
- US President Harry Truman ends Lend-Lease program
Famous Birthdays
- Basil Poledouris, American film score composer (The Hunt For Red October), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2006)
- Jerry DaVanon, American baseball player, born in Oceanside, California
- Patty McCormack, American actress (Mama, Peck's Bad Girl, Ropers), born in Brooklyn, New York
About August 21, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
