Monday, August 2, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 214th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 63rd day of Summer and there are 30 days left until Fall (autumn). August 2, 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 2, 2021, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at August 2 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 214th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Monday of 2021 |
| Week index | 31st week of 2021 |
| Season | 63rd day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 6 |
| 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 2, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 2nd zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 2 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 2, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- American star Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
- Officer who responded to January 6 attack is third to die by suicide
- Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid-19 and has had “flu-like symptoms” despite being vaccinated
- 70% of U.S. adults now vaccinated with at least one dose
- U.S. medalist Raven Saunders does ‘X’ protest at Olympic ceremony to support oppressed
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 2nd:
#USWNT Lonzo Ball Kathy Griffin Laurel Hubbard Lindsey Graham Jade Carey
August 2nd events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on August 2.
Formal signing of the US Declaration of Independence by 56 people (date most accepted by modern historians).1st US census conducted, the population was 3,939,214 including 697,624 slaves.
Battle of Bad Axe, Wisconsin: 1,300 Illinois militia defeat Sauk & Fox Native Americans ending the Black Hawk War in the US.
Stock markets on August 2, 2021
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August 2, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 2, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1422368427369402370%20since%3A2021-08-01%20until%3A2021-08-03
https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1422288446987591688%20since%3A2021-08-01%20until%3A2021-08-03
https://twitter.com/DalaiLama/status/1422127542614458368%20since%3A2021-08-01%20until%3A2021-08-03
August 2, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Butter" by BTS.
August 2 calendar
| August 2, 2024 | Friday |
| August 2, 2025 | Saturday |
| August 2, 2026 | Sunday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday |
| August 2, 2028 | Wednesday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 2, 2021 life path number is 6. 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 6 is thought to be a fixer and the glue that holds families, communities together and will protect their loved ones at any cost. You are caring, protective and you dedicate your life to fixing the problems of those around you.
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