Sunday, August 22, 2021, was 2 years ago. It was the 234th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 83rd day of Summer and there are 10 days left until Fall (autumn). August 22, 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 22, 2021, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at August 22 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 234th day of the year |
| Day of week | 4th Sunday of 2021 |
| Week index | 34th week of 2021 |
| Season | 83rd day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 8 |
| 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 22, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIXXIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 22nd zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 22 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 22, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 22nd:
#RHOP Arsenal Ugas Lukaku PERRIE Southampton
August 22nd events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 22.
Battle of Bosworth Field - Henry Tudor's forces defeat English King Richard III during last battle in the Wars of the Roses.Madras (now Chennai), India, founded by the British East India Company on sliver of land bought from local Nayak rulers.
Civil War in England began between Royalists & Parliament.
Stock markets on August 22, 2021
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August 22, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 22, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
I send my deepest condolences for the sudden and tragic loss of life due to flash flooding in Tennessee. We’ve reached out to the community and will offer any assistance they need in this terrible moment.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 22, 2021
The 28th player in MLB history to hit 500 home runs.
Congrats, @MiguelCabrera! pic.twitter.com/ajmOAbVeZg
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 22, 2021
Today at 4 PM ET I will address the nation on my Administration’s response to Tropical Storm Henri, and give an update on the evacuation of American citizens, SIV applicants and their families, and vulnerable Afghans.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Stay" by The Kid Laroi& Justin Bieber.
August 22 calendar
| August 22, 2023 | Tuesday |
| August 22, 2024 | Thursday |
| August 22, 2025 | Friday |
| August 22, 2026 | Saturday |
| August 22, 2027 | Sunday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 22, 2021 life path number is 8. 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 8 is thought to place emphasis on career, business, finances, and authority. You are spiritual, but maintain a realism to your spirituality and know the difference between make-believe and genuine realizations. Eights focus on money and can only flourish when supported.
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