This is our day guide for Sunday August 21st 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
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| General Information for August 21st 2016 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 234 of 2016 | |
| 132 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2012 - Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world. | |
| 1959 - United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. Hawaii's admission is currently commemorated by Hawaii Admission Day | |
| 1914 - The Crown council of Romania decides for the country to remain neutral in World War I. | |
| 1770 - James Cook formally claims eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales. |