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August 21, 2017

August 21, 2017, was a Monday. It was the 233rd day of 2017. The decade was the 2010s.

6 years, 7 months, and 8 days have passed since August 21, 2017.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on August 21, 2017:

  • Images of US President Donald Trump looking in the direction of the 2017 US solar eclipse go viral on the Internet.
  • The "Great American Eclipse" of 2017 occurs.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 21, 2017:

  • United States: "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
  • United Kingdom: "Feels" by Calvin Harris

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 21, 2017

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Wild Thoughts - DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller
  • Unforgettable - French Montana Featuring Swae Lee
  • That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
  • Believer - Imagine Dragons
Play the top singles from 2017
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2017. Take a trip back to the peak days of Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers.
The Hitman's Bodyguard

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Hitman's Bodyguard".

Facts

This date occurred 2,412 days ago. Approximately 80 months have passed. It was the 233rd day of 2017, in week 34. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 27 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 21, 2017

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is August 21, 2017, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 2017 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In America, the song "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee is at the top of the singles charts, while "Feels" by Calvin Harris is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie The Hitman's Bodyguard is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Game of Thrones", "Once Upon a Time", "Jane the Virgin", and "13 Reasons Why". It's 2017, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Migos, Sam Hunt and Post Malone.

The build-up to the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is currently taking place. A controversial "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has led to the tragic death of Heather Heyer. Heyer's death was caused when a white supremacist called James Alex Fields Jr. deliberately drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters. President Trump's decision to blame "many sides" for the event has caused outrage. Trump's advisor Steve Bannon, who is believed to have advised the president on the matter, has been forced to depart from the White House. An Internet meme called "Distracted Boyfriend" is currently going viral.

The "Great American Eclipse" of 2017 has just occurred and people are sharing memes of US President Donald Trump staring directly at the sun. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Rich Piana, Frank Vincent, Greg Antonacci, and Hugh Hefner would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Cities: Skylines", "Mafia III", "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard", and "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Doc McStuffins", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", "The Thundermans", and "Game Shakers". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4, Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa, Hatchimals, and the Nintendo Switch.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 21, 2017.

  • The Mayweather vs McGregor fight is just days away.

    The Mayweather vs McGregor fight is just days away

    UFC and boxing fans were excited about the upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
  • Fortnite is released.

    Fortnite is released

    A new online video game called Fortnite was released in July 2017. It quickly became one of the most popular video games of all time.
  • Gal Gadot.

    Gal Gadot

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2017.
  • Record of the Year: 2017.

    Record of the Year: 2017

    The song "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars won a Grammy for 2017's Record of the Year.
  • 2017 in music.

    2017 in music

    Popular music artists in 2017 included Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, French Montana, Cardi B, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Lil Pump, Shawn Mendes and Kygo.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    The best NBA players in 2017 were Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.
  • 2017 in movies.

    2017 in movies

    Popular movies in 2017 included the likes of It, Get Out, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Logan, Molly's Game, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
  • The Shape of Water.

    The Shape of Water

    "The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2017, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Gianluigi Buffon, Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, N'Golo Kanté, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on August 21, 2017.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 21, 2017.

  • July 24, 2017: Love Island: Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay are crowned as winners.
  • July 25, 2017: The video game "Fortnite" is released.
  • July 26, 2017: US President Donald Trump announces that transgender people will be banned from the military.
  • July 28, 2017:
    • The US Senate fails to repeal Obamacare after John McCain, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski rebel against the Republican bill.
    • US President Donald Trump appoints General John F. Kelly as his new Chief of Staff in an effort to bring discipline to the White House.
  • August 3, 2017:
    • Wladimir Klitschko announces that he is retiring from boxing.
    • Soccer: Barcelona forward Neymar joins Paris Saint-Germain in a record-breaking €222 million transfer.
  • August 4, 2017:
    • Hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is found guilty on two counts of securities fraud.
    • "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi becomes the most viewed video on YouTube.
  • August 8, 2017: Disney announces that it will be launching its own streaming service.
  • August 12, 2017: A white supremacist kills Heather Heyer after driving his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • August 17, 2017: 13 people are killed after an Islamic terrorist drives a van into pedestrians on La Rambla in Barcelona, Spain.
  • August 18, 2017: Steve Bannon leaves the Trump administration.
  • August 19, 2017: The "Distracted Boyfriend" meme begins to go viral.
  • This date: August 21, 2017
  • August 25, 2017:
    • Lil Uzi Vert releases his debut studio album "Luv Is Rage 2".
    • Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas.
    • American bodybuilder Rich Piana dies at the age of 46.
  • August 26, 2017: Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeats Conor McGregor in a professional boxing match.
  • August 27, 2017: "Humble" by Kendrick Lamar wins Video of the Year at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • August 31, 2017: Kylian Mbappé joins Paris Saint-Germain.
  • September 3, 2017: North Korea announces that it has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.
  • September 7, 2017: Consumer credit reporting agency Equifax announce that their systems have been compromised by an identity theft event.
  • September 10, 2017: YouTuber PewDiePie sparks controversy by using the N-word during a livestream.
  • September 13, 2017:
    • Actor Frank Vincent (The Sopranos, Casino and Goodfellas) dies from a heart attack at the age of 80.
    • The bail of hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is revoked after he offers $5,000 for a strand of Hillary Clinton's hair.
  • September 18, 2017: Toys "R" Us files for bankruptcy protection.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 21, 2017, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 21, 2017 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
Television shows

Television shows in August 2017

People in August 2017 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from August 2017.

13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 2017

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2017

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Fidget spinners
Fidget spinners
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2017.

Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy 2017
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Horizon Zero Dawn 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines

Were you born on August 21, 2017?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2017.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 21, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 21.

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain

Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 21, 1936
He was not alive on this date.

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers

Singer Deceased
Born on August 21, 1938
He turned 79 on this day in 2017.

Stretch

Stretch

Rapper Deceased
Born on August 21, 1968
He was not alive on this date.

Kiami Davael

Kiami Davael

Actress
Born on August 21, 1986
She turned 31 on this day in 2017.

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt

Sprinter
Born on August 21, 1986
He turned 31 on this day in 2017.

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski

Soccer player
Born on August 21, 1988
He turned 29 on this day in 2017.

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Actress
Born on August 21, 1989
She turned 28 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on August 21, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 21, 2017 was most likely conceived around November 28, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 21, 2017 is close to May 14, 2018.

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Stats for August 21, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 21, 2017:

  • 2,412 days have passed since this date.
  • 344 weeks have passed.
  • 208,400,400 seconds have passed since August 21, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 243,133,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 107,534,606,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 34,733,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 17,922,434 steps. That's roughly 7,966 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,500,805 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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