Monday, August 23, 2021, was 2 years ago. It was the 235th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 84th day of Summer and there are 9 days left until Fall (autumn). August 23, 2021 zodiac sign is Virgo. 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 23, 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 23 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 235th day of the year |
| Day of week | 4th Monday of 2021 |
| Week index | 34th week of 2021 |
| Season | 84th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Mercury |
| Numerology | 9 |
| 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 23, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIXXIIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 23rd zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 23 is Virgo ♍. Virgo's strengths are: loyal, analytical, kind, and practical. While the weaknesses are: shyness, all work, and no play. Mercury is the ruling planet of Virgo.
Top news headlines from August 23, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- COVID-19 Patients Not Allowed to Know Which Variant Infected Them
- F.D.A. Withdraws Approval from Whatever Drug Rand Paul Is On
- Pfizer vaccine FDA approval may come Monday: COVID updates
- Internal probe clears Captiol Police officer in shooting of Ashli Babbitt
- Biden calls on private companies to issue vaccine requirements
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 23rd:
Happy Birthday Kobe Boosie Pfizer Fight Club Happy First Day of School #RespectBiden
August 23rd events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on August 23.
Rabbi Joseph Caro completes his commentary of Tur Code.1st US National Women's Rights Convention convenes in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Battle of Stalingrad: 600 Luftwaffe planes bomb Stalingrad (40,000 die).
Stock markets on August 23, 2021
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August 23, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 23, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Let me say this loud and clear: If you are one of the millions of Americans who have said that you will get the shot when it had full FDA approval — that has now happened.
The moment you have been waiting for is here — and the time to get vaccinated is today.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 23, 2021
Once screened and cleared, we will welcome Afghans who helped us in the war effort to their new home in the United States of America.
Because that's who we are. That's what America is.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 23, 2021
100k terminals shipped!https://t.co/Q1VvqVmJ2i
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Stay" by The Kid Laroi& Justin Bieber.
August 23 calendar
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| August 23, 2027 | Monday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 23, 2021 life path number is 9. 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 9 is thought to be the most interesting. Multiplying any number by 9, then add the resulting digits and reduce them to a single digit will always be a 9. Nine touches at the core of its symbolism and understand the connection between all mankind and have a global consciousness.
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