Historical Events
Cricket Record
Ian Botham takes world-record 356th Test Cricket wkt (v NZ, The Oval)
- Lake Nyos volcanic eruption in Cameroon releases a poisonous gas cloud of carbon dioxide, killing 1,746 people and 3,500 livestock
- Red Sox Spike Owens scores 6 runs in a 24-5 rout of Cleveland Indians
Rags
Stephen Schwartz and Charles Strouse's musical "Rags" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC; runs for 4 performances, receives 6 Tony Award nominations
- Surinames Ronnie Brunswijks Jungle commandos kill 2 government officials
- With 2 outs in 6th inning, Red Sox score 11 runs
Famous Birthdays
Usain Bolt (37 years old)
Jamaican sprinter (Olympic gold 100m/200m 2008, 12, 16), born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica
About August 21, 1986
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
#1 Song: I Want To Wake Up With You - Boris Gardiner
