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August 21, 2000 was the 234th day of the year 2000, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 21, 2000 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 2000, who was born and died on August 21, 2000, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 2000, which were the most popular songs (ex. Doesn't Really Matter by Janet), movies (e.g. Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Down To Earth) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 2000 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 2000?
- August 21, 2000: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 21, 2000: What were the main match results that day?
- August 21, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 2000?
- August 21, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 2000?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2000?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 2000?
What day of the week was August 21, 2000?
August 21, 2000 was a Monday and it was the 234th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 2000 can also be written as 8/21/2000 in the US and as 21/8/2000 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 2000: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 2000:
- American golfer tiger woods wins the 82nd pga championship and becomes the first golfer since ben hogan in 1953 to win three majors in a calendar year.
August 21, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 21, 2000:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $50.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $70.69
- General Electric GE: opens at $56.69
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.06
Exchange Rates on August 21, 2000:
- 1 JPY = 0.62 GBP
- 1 JPY = 1.59 CHF
August 21, 2000: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Ulm - Bielefeld : 0 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Arsenal - Liverpool : 2 - 0
August 21, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 21, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 2000 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 2000 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 2000 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 21, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 01:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Sep 13, 2000.
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Who was born on August 21, 2000?
Famous people born on August 21, 2000:
- Corbin Carroll
American baseball player.
- Artem Bondarenko
- Abel Bretones
- Kane Crichlow
- Mona McSharry
- Yahia Fofana
- Dylan Horton
- Charokee Young
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 23 years 7 months old,
or 283 months and 29 days old,
or 1234 weeks and 4 days old,
or 8642 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 2000.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 2000?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2000?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 2000.
August 21, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 2000:
- Andrzej Zawada
Polish mountaineer and author (d. 2000).
- Tomata du Plenty
American singer-songwriter and playwright (b. 1948).
- Daniel Lisulo
Zambian banker and politician, 3rd prime minister of zambia (d. 2000).
- Giuseppe Medici
- Ercole Rigamonti
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
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August 21, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 2000:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 2000:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2000 was Doesn't Really Matter by Janet, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Janet - Doesn't Really Matter
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- matchbox twenty - Bent
- Destiny's Child - Jumpin' Jumpin'
- Joe - I Wanna Know
August 21, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 2000 was 7 Days by Craig David, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Craig David - 7 Days
- Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
- Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler
- Melanie C - I Turn To You
- Ronan Keating - Life Is A Rollercoaster
August 21, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- Ruff Endz - No More
- Janet - Doesn't Really Matter
- Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married
- Lil Bow Wow Featuring Xscape - Bounce With Me
August 21, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 2000 was A Puro Dolor by Son By Four, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Gisselle - Jurame
- Luis Fonsi - Imaginame Sin Ti [Imagine Me Without You]
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Te Vas
- Joan Sebastian - Secreto de Amor
August 21, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 2000 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Magnolia
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Country: United States of America
The Hurricane
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber
Country: United States of America
Anywhere But Here
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan
Country: United States of America
High Fidelity
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Iben Hjejle, John Cusack
Country: United States of America
The Beach
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Starring: Guillaume Canet, Tilda Swinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Helene De Fougerolles
Country: United States of America
August 21, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 2000 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Down to Earth
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Gillette Soccer Saturday
Release year: 2000
The Little Vampire
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Uli Edel
Mysterious Ways
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Dan Garcia
Baby Blues
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Dylan Pearce
August 21, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 2000 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nora
By: Anne Rivers Siddons
"A treat to enjoy ."--Houston Chronicle" A classic by Anne Rivers Siddons (New York Times bestseller), Nora tells the story about Nora Findlay, a free-thinking Cousin who transforms Lytton in Georgia.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
By: David Sedaris
David Sedaris is a humorist and transplant from Paris. This collection includes the title story, which tells of his hilarious attempt at learning French.
American Rhapsody
By: Joe Eszterhas
The setting is. . The landscape of the American Republic, Hollywood and Washington. . . Joe Eszterhas (ex-Rolling Stone reporter), National Book Award nominee Charlie Simpson's Apocalypse for the National Book Award, and
Omerta
By: Mario Puzo
Don Raymonde Aprile was Don Raymonde Aprile’s adopted nephew. He was loyal to his family. According to the FBI, he was a man who preferred riding his horses over working for the mob.
August 21, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blade
Fighting Mania: Fist of the North Star
Cool Boarders 2001
Animorphs
Chicken Run
Who was the US President on August 21, 2000?
On August 21, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2000?
On August 21, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 2000?
On August 21, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
What happened in 2000?
2000 was filled with very interesting events such as
- As many experts and businesses feared, Y2K does not result in widespread, serious computer failures.
- Alan Greenspan has been nominated to serve a fourth term in the role of Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
- America Online announced it has purchased Time Warner in a stock-trade transaction valued at $160 Billion, making it the largest corporate acquisition in history. AOL Time Warner will be the new company. Its combined value is $350 billion.
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What was the calendar for August 2000?
August 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
