1971⚡ Event
San Quentin Prison Riot
Six people were killed during an escape attempt and riot at San Quentin State Prison in California. The subsequent trial of six inmates was the longest in state history at the time.
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What Happened on August 21?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 21 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 21(5)
1986⚡ Event
Lake Nyos limnic eruption
A limnic eruption of Lake Nyos in Cameroon released a cloud of carbon dioxide, suffocating 1,746 people and 3,500 livestock.
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2007⚡ Event
BioShock release
BioShock was released in North America, becoming a critical success and a demonstration of video games as an art form.
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2013⚡ Event
Ghouta chemical attack
Areas controlled by the Syrian opposition in Ghouta, Damascus, were attacked by rockets containing sarin, killing at least 281 people.
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2015⚡ Event
Thalys train attack
Passengers on a Thalys train from Amsterdam to Paris subdued an attacker who attempted a mass shooting.
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Birthdays on August 21(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Dominik Kubalík
Dominik Kubalík is a Czech professional ice hockey player.
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1996🎂 Birth
Karolína Muchová
Karolína Muchová is a Czech professional tennis player.
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2000🎂 Birth
Corbin Carroll
Corbin Carroll is an American professional baseball player.
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Deaths on August 21(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Stefán Karl Stefánsson, an Icelandic actor and singer, died. He was born in 1975.
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2019🕊️ Death
Celso Piña
Celso Piña was a Mexican singer, composer, arranger, and accordionist.
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2024🕊️ Death
Nell McCafferty
Nell McCafferty was a Northern Irish journalist, playwright, and civil rights campaigner.
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August 21 in History
August 21 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 21
Examples currently recorded for August 21 include San Quentin Prison Riot (1971), Lake Nyos limnic eruption (1986), BioShock release (2007). View all events →
Birthdays on August 21
People recorded as born on August 21 include Alexandra Cooper, Dominik Kubalík, Karolína Muchová. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 21
Remembered figures who died on August 21 include Stefán Karl Stefánsson, Celso Piña, Nell McCafferty. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 21?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 21: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 21?
- One event currently recorded for August 21 is: San Quentin Prison Riot.
- Who was born on August 21?
- People recorded as born on August 21 include Alexandra Cooper, Dominik Kubalík, Karolína Muchová.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 21?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 21.
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