Historical Events
- 21 people are killed in flash floods in Qinghai province, China
- 37 people are killed and 16 are injured in a bus crash near Chin Swee Temple, Malaysia
Famous Deaths
- C. Gordon Fullerton, American USMC Colonel, and NASA astronaut (STS-3; STS-51-F), dies at 76
- Sid Bernstein, American music producer/promoter, dies at 95
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About August 21, 2013
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: Burn - Ellie Goulding
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