What happened on Monday August 30, 2021?

About August 30th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: The final American troops departed Afghanistan, marking the official end of the United States' two-decade-long military involvement in the region. This historic moment concluded a complex and controversial military engagement that began in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
  • Day of the week: August 30th, 2021 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about August 30th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on August 30th, 2021.

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August 30, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 2021:

  • U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Concludes The final American troops departed Afghanistan, marking the official end of the United States' two-decade-long military involvement in the region. This historic moment concluded a complex and controversial military engagement that began in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
  • Hurricane Ida Devastates Louisiana Hurricane Ida made catastrophic landfall in Louisiana, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages. The storm's timing was particularly poignant, occurring exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact on the same region, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather events.
  • President Biden Meets with Fallen Troops' Families In a deeply emotional moment, President Biden met with the families of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the tragic suicide bombing at Kabul airport. This somber meeting underscored the human cost of the military withdrawal and the president's commitment to honoring the sacrifices of military personnel.
  • U.S. Drone Strike in Kabul The U.S. military executed a targeted drone strike in Kabul, targeting a vehicle believed to be carrying potential suicide bombers. This precision strike was part of ongoing efforts to mitigate imminent threats during the complex and dangerous final stages of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
  • International Evacuation Agreement with Taliban The United States, in coordination with 97 other countries, negotiated a landmark agreement with the Taliban to continue evacuating foreign nationals and Afghan allies beyond the original August 31 withdrawal deadline. This diplomatic effort represented a critical humanitarian initiative during a complex geopolitical transition.

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August 30, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 30, 2021?


August 30, 2021 was a Monday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2021 can also be written as 8/30/2021 in the US and as 30/8/2021 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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August 30, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 2021 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 03:27 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 30, 2021?


Someone born on August 30, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

or 44 months and 14 days old,

or 193 weeks and 2 days old,

or 1353 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2021?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2021.

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