August 21 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on August 21 (08-21) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on August 21 (10)
- Aubrey Beardsley (Born: 1872-08-21) — Pioneering English illustrator known for decadent, erotic black ink drawings.
- Augustin-Louis Cauchy (Born: 1789-08-21) — Pioneered real and complex analysis, fundamentally shaping modern mathematics.
- Hayden Panettiere (Born: 1989-08-21) — American actress and singer known for roles in soap operas, Heroes, and Nashville.
- John Amos (Died: 2024-08-21) — Esteemed American actor, celebrated for roles in Good Times, Roots, and Die Hard 2.
- Leon Trotsky (Died: 1940-08-21) — Key Marxist revolutionary, theorist, and founder of the Soviet state.
- Philip II of France (Born: 1165-08-21) — King of France who ended the Angevin Empire and established the title 'King of France'.
- Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (Born: 1930-08-21) — Glamorous and controversial British princess, known for her social life and enduring royal legacy.
- Robert Lewandowski (Born: 1988-08-21) — Legendary Polish striker, celebrated for record goalscoring across multiple top European leagues.
- Thomas S. Monson (Born: 1927-08-21) — American religious leader and 16th President of the LDS Church (1927–2018).
- Usain Bolt (Born: 1986-08-21) — Jamaican sprinter, record-holder, and eight-time Olympic gold medalist.