Birthdays occurring on August, 21

1904

Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904 I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet. More quotations from Count Basie

1927

Thomas S. Monson was born on August 21, 1927 American bishop, b.1927 The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it. More quotations from Thomas S. Monson

1936

Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936 If you have ability in a certain area, why not capitalize on it and improve it and use it? More quotations from Wilt Chamberlain

Deaths occurring on August, 21

1890

Frederick Henry Hedge died on August 21, 1890 American historical theologian1805-1890 Every man is his own ancestor, and every man is his own heir. He devises his own future, and he inherits his own past. More quotations from Frederick Henry Hedge

1940

Leon Trotsky died on August 21, 1940 Russian Communist theorist and agitator, a leader in Russia's October Revolution in 1917. 1879-1940 Old age is the most unexpected of all things that happen to a man More quotations from Leon Trotsky

1943

William Lyon Phelps died on August 21, 1943 American educator, journalist and professor, 1865-1943 The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others. More quotations from William Lyon Phelps