Wednesday, August 18, 2021, was 2 years ago. It was the 230th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 79th day of Summer and there are 14 days left until Fall (autumn). August 18, 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 18, 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 18 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 230th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Wednesday of 2021 |
| Week index | 33rd week of 2021 |
| Season | 79th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 22 |
| 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 18, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIXVIIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 18th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 18 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 18, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- Biden Administration to Use Federal Civil Rights Office to Deter States From School Mask Bans
- Mississippi girl dies a day after positive coronavirus test
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
- Parent ripped mask off teacher at Eanes ISD in Austin
- AP Source: Biden to require vaccines for nursing home staff
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 18th:
Sean Lock Lightning McQueen Ric Flair Jack Morris #WhatIf #AEWDynamite
August 18th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 18.
First public admittance to the Salon de Paris art exhibition at the Louvre in Paris.United States Exploring Expedition headed by Charles Wilkes departs for the Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.
US President Woodrow Wilson issues "Proclamation of Neutrality".
Stock markets on August 18, 2021
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August 18, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 18, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Today, our medical experts announced a plan for booster shots to every fully vaccinated adult in America.
This shot will boost your immune response — and it’ll increase your protection from COVID-19.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 18, 2021
I’ve already outlined vaccine requirements that will reach millions of Americans. Today, I’m announcing a new step: If you work in a nursing home and serve Medicare or Medicaid enrollees, you will also be required to get vaccinated.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 18, 2021
Human rights must be the center of our foreign policy, not the periphery. But the way to do it is not through endless military deployments. pic.twitter.com/w2jMtgzisE
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Stay" by The Kid Laroi& Justin Bieber.
August 18 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 18, 2021 life path number is 22. 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 22 is thought to be a master number and have the potential for extreme success and power. You are well hardworking, disciplined, ambitious, and confident. You have most of which makes you naturally able to turn dreams into realities. Twenty Twos also have a natural gift for intuition and independence.
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