Days Until August 21st
About August 21st
August 21st is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. August 21st marks the day Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state in 1959, completing America's continental expansion. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next August 21st, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
August 21st marks the day Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state in 1959, completing America's continental expansion
This is day 233 of the year (234 in leap years), with approximately 132 days remaining until New Year's Eve
People born on August 21st are on the cusp of Leo and Virgo, blending creativity with analytical thinking
The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre on this date in 1911 and wasn't recovered until 1913
August 21st, 2017 saw a total solar eclipse traverse the entire continental United States, the first since 1918
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Senior Citizens Day honors the contributions and achievements of older Americans, established by President Reagan in 1988
National Spumoni Day celebrates the traditional Italian-American ice cream dessert with cherry, pistachio, and chocolate flavors
Poet's Day encourages people to read, write, and appreciate poetry as an art form
World Fashion Day highlights current fashion trends and celebrates the global fashion industry's cultural impact
Hawaii's Statehood Day commemorates becoming the 50th state with cultural celebrations and historical remembrances
📜 Historical Events on This Day
Hawaii officially became the 50th state of the United States, completing the nation's expansion to 50 states
The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris by Italian handyman Vincenzo Peruggia
Nat Turner launched the largest slave insurrection in United States history in Southampton County, Virginia
Warsaw Pact forces invaded Czechoslovakia, ending the Prague Spring reform movement
Latvia gained full independence from the Soviet Union following the peaceful Singing Revolution
A total solar eclipse crossed the entire continental United States for the first time since 1918
The first Lincoln-Douglas debate took place in Ottawa, Illinois, shaping the 1860 presidential election
Leon Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico City by an undercover Soviet operative
A limnic eruption at Lake Nyos, Cameroon released carbon dioxide, killing approximately 1,700 people
Tiger Woods won the PGA Championship, becoming the first golfer since 1953 to win three majors in one year
Why Count Down to August 21st?
Whether you're planning ahead, celebrating a tradition, or marking a personal milestone, tracking the countdown to August 21st helps you prepare and build anticipation. Use CountDay.org to:
- Never miss important dates and plan accordingly
- Build excitement as the day approaches
- Share the countdown with friends and family
- Set reminders and prepare for celebrations
- Track multiple countdowns in one convenient place