Days Until August 21, 2025

21 August

August 21st marks the 233rd day of the year, with only 132 days left until the end of the year.

Here are some interesting events that occurred on this day:

• 1831 - Nat Turner led a slave rebellion in Virginia, resulting in the deaths of 55 white people and over 100 slaves.
• 1911 - Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. It was eventually recovered two years later.
• 1968 - The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia to crush the Prague Spring, a movement for political liberalization.
• 1983 - Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. was assassinated upon his return to Manila, sparking protests that eventually led to the end of the Marcos regime.
• 2017 - A total solar eclipse was visible across the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina.

For those celebrating special occasions on this day, here are some notable birthdays and events:

• 1863 - Birth date of French painter and sculptor Jean Metzinger, a prominent figure of the Cubist movement in art.
• 1938 - Kenny Rogers, American country musician and actor, was born on this day. He is known for hits such as 'The Gambler' and 'Islands in the Stream.'
• 1986 - The first version of the Java programming language was released by Sun Microsystems.

For those interested in astrology, here are the zodiac signs associated with August 21st:

• Leo - for those born between July 23 and August 22
• Virgo - for those born between August 23 and September 22

Whether you are reflecting on historical events, celebrating a birthday, or simply enjoying the passing of another day, August 21st is a day to appreciate and remember.