Thursday, August 5, 2021, was 2 years ago. It was the 217th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 66th day of Summer and there are 27 days left until Fall (autumn). August 5, 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 5, 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 5 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 217th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Thursday of 2021 |
| Week index | 32nd week of 2021 |
| Season | 66th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| 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 5, 2021, in Roman numerals: VIIIVMMXXI (month-day, year)
August 5th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 5 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 5, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- Texas GOP Official H. Scott Apley Mocked COVID Days Before He Died of Virus
- US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
- DeSantis to Biden: ‘I don’t want to hear blip about COVID from you’ until you do your job and secure border
- Defense Secretary Austin expected to make Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for active duty troops
- 60% Think a Trump 2024 Bid Would Be Bad for the Country: Poll
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 5th:
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August 5th events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on August 5.
The last major Viking army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward and Earl Aethelred.William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution.
Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland for the British crown - first English colony in North America and the beginning of the British Empire.
Stock markets on August 5, 2021
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August 5, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 5, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Haha them boys out there cooking…🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 5, 2021
The future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 5, 2021
Not a bad day on the job. pic.twitter.com/G2KGcPEbAi
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 6, 2021
August 5, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Butter" by BTS.
August 5 calendar
| August 5, 2023 | Saturday |
| August 5, 2024 | Monday |
| August 5, 2025 | Tuesday |
| August 5, 2026 | Wednesday |
| August 5, 2027 | Thursday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 5, 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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