What happened on Sunday August 15, 2021?

Here's what happened on August 15, 2021:

• Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan On August 15, 2021, the Taliban completed a swift and decisive takeover of Afghanistan, capturing Kabul and effectively reestablishing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. This historic event marked the end of the 20-year U.S. military presence and the collapse of the Afghan government led by President Ashraf Ghani, who fled the country.
• Haiti Earthquake Tragedy A devastating earthquake struck Haiti, resulting in a death toll exceeding 300 people. The catastrophic event caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction, further challenging the already fragile infrastructure and humanitarian conditions in the Caribbean nation.
• Tropical Storm Grace Threatens Haiti and Caribbean Tropical Storm Grace posed a significant threat to Haiti and the Caribbean region, with potential winds of 40-50 miles per hour. The storm threatened to complicate recovery efforts following the recent earthquake, raising concerns about potential flash floods and mudslides in Haiti, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
• Deadly Fuel Tanker Explosion in Lebanon A tragic fuel tanker explosion in Lebanon resulted in at least 20 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing economic and infrastructural challenges in the country. The incident underscores the dangerous conditions surrounding fuel distribution and storage in the region.
• Parleys Canyon Fire Prompts Mass Evacuations in Utah A significant wildfire in Utah's Parleys Canyon forced mandatory evacuations for approximately 10,000 residents, threatening around 6,000 homes. The fire, believed to have been sparked by catalytic converter sparks, burned over 2,500 acres and remained uncontained, highlighting the ongoing wildfire risks in the western United States.
• Violence at Los Angeles Anti-Vaccine Protest A confrontation between anti-vaccine protesters and counter-protesters in Los Angeles escalated to violence, resulting in a man being stabbed and hospitalized in serious condition. The incident reflects the ongoing tensions surrounding COVID-19 vaccination debates in the United States.
• Biden Supports School Mask Mandates President Biden personally called and praised school superintendents in Florida and Arizona who implemented mask requirements, despite opposition from state governors. This action demonstrated federal support for COVID-19 mitigation strategies in educational settings during a period of rising infections.

Events in 2021

August 15, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 2021

August 15, 2021 was a Sunday and it was the 227th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2021 can also be written as 8/15/2021 in the US and as 15/8/2021 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2021 in August 2021 calendar

Famous people died on August 15, 2021:

• Gerd Müller

  Gerd Müller was a legendary German footballer known as 'Der Bomber' for his extraordinary goal-scoring prowess.

• Usman Alimov

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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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 15, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2021 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:52 pm and setting at 11:58 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 2021

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Someone born on August 15, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

or 44 months and 24 days old,

or 194 weeks and 5 days old,

or 1363 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2021?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 15, 2021.

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