Historical Events
- 20 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo die from the Ebola virus
Famous Deaths
- Georg Leber, German politician, dies at 91
- William Thurston, American mathematician, dies from melanoma at 65
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 21, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Whistle - Flo Rida
- #1 Song: How We Do (Party) - Rita Ora