What happened on Saturday August 28, 2021?

About August 28th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Following a devastating suicide bomb attack at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport that killed nearly 200 Afghan civilians and 13 American service members, the U.S. military conducted a targeted airstrike in Nangarhar province. The strike was aimed at an unnamed Islamic State extremist leader believed to be involved in planning the airport bombing and potential future attacks.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 2021 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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August 28, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 2021:

  • U.S. Military Retaliatory Airstrike in Afghanistan Following a devastating suicide bomb attack at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport that killed nearly 200 Afghan civilians and 13 American service members, the U.S. military conducted a targeted airstrike in Nangarhar province. The strike was aimed at an unnamed Islamic State extremist leader believed to be involved in planning the airport bombing and potential future attacks.
  • U.S. Military Retaliatory Airstrike in Afghanistan Following a devastating suicide bomb attack at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport that killed nearly 200 Afghan civilians and 13 American service members, the U.S. military conducted a targeted airstrike in Nangarhar province. The strike was aimed at an unnamed Islamic State extremist leader believed to be involved in planning the airport bombing and potential future attacks.
  • March On for Voting Rights in Washington, D.C. Thousands of activists and citizens gathered in Washington, D.C., and other cities to participate in the March On for Voting Rights. The demonstration aimed to support congressional legislation to strengthen voting rights and protest state laws perceived as potentially restricting voter access.
  • March On for Voting Rights in Washington, D.C. Thousands of activists and citizens gathered in Washington, D.C., and other cities to participate in the March On for Voting Rights. The demonstration aimed to support congressional legislation to strengthen voting rights and protest state laws perceived as potentially restricting voter access.
  • Florida Mask Mandate Ban Ruled Unconstitutional A Florida judge ruled that Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates exceeded his legal authority. The ruling cited the 'Parents' Bill of Rights' law, which allows for government actions necessary to protect public health, thereby permitting school mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Florida Mask Mandate Ban Ruled Unconstitutional A Florida judge ruled that Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates exceeded his legal authority. The ruling cited the 'Parents' Bill of Rights' law, which allows for government actions necessary to protect public health, thereby permitting school mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Biden Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Bennett President Joe Biden held a high-level diplomatic meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the White House, engaging in discussions about ongoing geopolitical challenges in the Middle East and strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.
  • Biden Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Bennett President Joe Biden held a high-level diplomatic meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the White House, engaging in discussions about ongoing geopolitical challenges in the Middle East and strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.

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August 28, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 28, 2021?


August 28, 2021 was a Saturday and it was the 240th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2021 can also be written as 8/28/2021 in the US and as 28/8/2021 in UK and Europe.

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August 28, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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August 28, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 2021 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 2021.

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How old is someone born on August 28, 2021?


Someone born on August 28, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

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or 1355 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2021?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 28, 2021.

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