Friday, August 6, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 218th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 67th day of Summer and there are 26 days left until Fall (autumn). August 6, 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 6, 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 6 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 218th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Friday of 2021 |
| Week index | 32nd week of 2021 |
| Season | 67th 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 6, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIVIMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 6th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 6 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 6, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- Netflix’s Addams Family Spinoff Wednesday Finds Its Gomez With Luis Guzman
- U.S. beach volleyball’s Ross, Klineman capture Olympic gold in Tokyo
- Student loan payment pause extended to Jan. 31, White House announces
- Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles Returns Home, Team Recall Her Leadership
- United Airlines to require U.S. workers be vaccinated against the coronavirus
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 6th:
sunmi #InternationalBeerDay Kanye Jake Gyllenhaal #KingsDisease2 Fetterman
August 6th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 6.
The Treaty of The Hague is signed whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) for 63 tonnes of gold to Portugal.At Auburn Prison in New York, murderer William Kemmler becomes first person to be executed by electric chair.
Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima by the US B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay".
Stock markets on August 6, 2021
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August 6, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 6, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Starship Fully Stacked pic.twitter.com/Fs88RNsmfH
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2021
Welcome back Pro! pic.twitter.com/uBiVr3mFzM
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 6, 2021
Minus the lifts pic.twitter.com/kokDQQymhN
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Butter" by BTS.
August 6 calendar
| August 6, 2024 | Tuesday |
| August 6, 2025 | Wednesday |
| August 6, 2026 | Thursday |
| August 6, 2027 | Friday |
| August 6, 2028 | Sunday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 6, 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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