Sunday, August 15, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 227th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 76th day of Summer and there are 17 days left until Fall (autumn). August 15, 2021 zodiac sign is Leo. On this day, Joe Biden (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.92 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about August 15, 2021, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at August 15 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 227th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Sunday of 2021 |
| Week index | 33rd week of 2021 |
| Season | 76th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 1 |
| August Birthstone | Peridot and Sardonyx |
| August Birth flower | Gladiolus |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write August 15, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIXVMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 15th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 15 is Leo ♌. Leo's strengths are: passionate, generous, humorous, and creative. While the weaknesses are: are being arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, and lazy. Sun is the ruling planet of Leo.
Top news headlines from August 15, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 15th:
Harry Kane Kabul Taliban Afghanistan #RHOP Cheney
August 15th events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on August 15.
Empire of Trebizond surrenders to forces of Sultan Mehmet II - last Byzantine Empire remnant to fall. Emperor David exiled and later murdered.Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims.
The Boxer Rebellion: In China, the Empress, her family and court retainers flee while foreign troops move through Peking in an attempt to quell the rebellion.
Stock markets on August 15, 2021
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August 15, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 15, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
How much money did we spend in Afghanistan over the last 20 years that we were told we could never afford to spend at home?
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 15, 2021
Let us remember those who cannot go on vacation. I think especially of the ill, the elderly, the incarcerated, the unemployed, refugees and all those who are alone or in difficulty. May Mary extend her maternal protection over each one of you.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 15, 2021
Our troops did not fail us. We failed our troops. And their pain will endure long after we withdraw. My thoughts are with all of them. You did what your country asked of you. Your sacrifice must not be forgotten.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Stay" by The Kid Laroi& Justin Bieber.
August 15 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 15, 2021 life path number is 1. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 1 is a spiritual and primal force. A natural-born leader. It is the root that all numbers stem from. Ones are also very individualistic, which can lead to loneliness.
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