Birthdays occurring on August, 21

1967

Carrie-Anne Moss was born on August 21, 1967 After The Matrix, I cannot wear sunglasses. As soon as I put them on, people recognize me. More quotations from Carrie-Anne Moss

1975

Alicia Witt was born on August 21, 1975 American actress, b.1975 It occured to me the other day that I've made out with more people on camera than I have in real life! More quotations from Alicia Witt

1979

Kelis was born on August 21, 1979 On her new clothing range: "It takes new s**t and ass-old s**t and makes it even newer s**t." More quotations from Kelis

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