Tuesday August 17, 2021: on this day

August 17, 2021 was the 229th day of the year 2021, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 17, 2021 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 17, 2021, who was born and died on August 17, 2021, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 2021, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Boy Culture, directed by Q. Allan Brocka), TV series (e.g. Open Your Eyes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 2021 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 2021?


August 17, 2021 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2021 can also be written as 8/17/2021 in the US and as 17/8/2021 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2021 in August 2021 calendar

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August 17, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 2021 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 2021 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2021 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 17, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 04:19 pm and setting at 01:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2021.

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Who was born on August 17, 2021?


Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 2021: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 2 years 7 months old,

or 31 months and 11 days old,

or 136 weeks and 2 days old,

or 954 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 2021.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2021?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 17, 2021.

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August 17, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 2021:

  • Chong-Sik Lee
  • Yvon Duhamel
  • Paulo António Alves

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

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August 17, 2021: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 2021:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

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August 17, 2021: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 2021 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Boy Culture

Boy Culture

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Q. Allan Brocka

Notorious Nick

Notorious Nick

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Aaron Leong

Starring: Elisabeth Röhm, Kevin Pollak, Cody Christian, Barry Livingston

Turner & Hooch

Turner & Hooch

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode

Starring: Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, Reginald VelJohnson

Marx può aspettare

Marx può aspettare

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Marco Bellocchio

Starring: Marco Bellocchio

Country: Italy

È stata la mano di Dio

È stata la mano di Dio

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino

Starring: Luisa Ranieri, Toni Servillo, Renato Carpentieri, Teresa Saponangelo, Ciro Capano, Massimiliano Gallo, Biagio Manna, Filippo Scotti, Marlon Joubert, Betti Pedrazzi

Country: Italy

August 17, 2021: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 2021 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Open Your Eyes

Open Your Eyes

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Alejandro Amenabar

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Thor Freudenthal

Heels

Heels

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Ryan Bottiglieri

The Chair

The Chair

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Nicholas O'Dwyer

Hit & Run

Hit & Run

Release year: 2021

Directed by: David Blyth

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Who was the US President on August 17, 2021?

On August 17, 2021 the US President was Joe Biden (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 2021?

On August 17, 2021 the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 2021?

On August 17, 2021 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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What happened in 2021?

2021 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Twenty-three people are killed in what is described as a police ″massacre″ in La Vega, Caracas, Venezuela.
  • Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 crashes north of Jakarta, Indonesia, killing all 62 people on board.
  • Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump attack the United States Capitol to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election, resulting in five deaths and evacuation of the U.S. Congress.

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What was the calendar for August 2021?

August 2021 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.

Discover how August 2021 calendar looked like.