Historical Events
Crazy
American country singer Patsy Cline records then-struggling songwriter Willie Neslon's song "Crazy", in Nashville, Tennessee
Kenyatta Freed from Jail
Kenyan political activist Jomo Kenyatta released from jail after 9 years. Imprisoned during 1952 Mau Mau rebellion with other nationalist leaders by British authorities
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Sheaffer, American MLB catcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Jacksonville, Florida
- Lance Earl Deal, American hammer thrower (Olympic silver 1996), born in Riverton, Wyoming
Stephen Hillenburg (1961-2018)
American animator and cartoonist (SpongeBob SquarePants), born in Lawton, Oklahoma
- V. B. Chandrasekhar, Indian cricketer, born in Chennai, India
About August 21, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Joe Dowell
#1 Song: You Don't Know - Helen Shapiro
