Saturday, August 28, 2021, was 2 years ago. It was the 240th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 89th day of Summer and there are 4 days left until Fall (autumn). August 28, 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 28, 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 28 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 240th day of the year |
| Day of week | 4th Saturday of 2021 |
| Week index | 35th week of 2021 |
| Season | 89th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Mercury |
| Numerology | 5 |
| 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 28, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIXXVIIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 28th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 28 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 28, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- These are the US service members killed in Kabul airport attack
- U.S. Offering COVID-19 Shots To Afghan Evacuees Arriving At Dulles Airport : NPR
- U.S. retaliates against ISIS with drone strike in Afghanistan
- Manifest Saved With 20-Episode Fourth & Final Season On Netflix
- Unvaccinated, unmasked teacher infected more than half of students in class with Covid-19, CDC reports
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 28th:
Arsenal Gardner Minshew Nebraska football #ChadwickBoseman Liverpool vs Chelsea F1
August 28th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 28.
Third Crusade: the Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan.English explorer Henry Hudson, discovers and explores Delaware Bay.
1st American built locomotive, "Tom Thumb" races a horse-drawn car from Stockton and Stokes stagecoach company from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. Let history record that due to mechanical problems the horse won!.
Stock markets on August 28, 2021
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August 28, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 28, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Flying over Starbase pic.twitter.com/poSDG3pIq8
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 28, 2021
Standing down from today’s launch due to weather; next launch opportunity is Sunday, August 29 at 3:14 a.m. ET
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 28, 2021
10 years babbbbyyyyy!!! We celebrating #ThaCarterIV all weekend!!! 🤙🏾
What’s your favorite song on the album? 🧐 pic.twitter.com/I7vzVP1bXD
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Stay" by The Kid Laroi& Justin Bieber.
August 28 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 28, 2021 life path number is 5. 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 5 is thought to be a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. You are loyal, you can also be selfish, thoughtless and irresponsible. Your family and friends may view you as independent and unpredictable. You're always up for an adventure and aren't averse to taking risks.
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