Died On August 21st
Discover the most famous people who died on August 21. The list includes people like Leon Trotsky, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Bismillah Khan, James Wilson, George Jackson. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, physicists, composers and poets and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, India, Italy & Germany and many more countries.
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Birthdate: August 7, 1560
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nyírbátor, Hungary
Died: 1614
Known as The Blood Countess and Countess Dracula, Elizabeth Báthory was a Hungarian noblewoman who was accused of killing at least 650 young women from 1590 to 1610. She was also accused of cannibalism and bathing in the blood of her victims. She evaded punishment and died in house arrest.
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Leon Trotsky(Russian Marxist Revolutionary Who Developed a Variant of Marxism Which Has Become Known as 'Trotskyism')
Birthdate: November 7, 1879
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bereslavka, Ukraine
Died: 1940
A Russian politician, political theorist, and revolutionary, Leon Trotsky developed a political ideology called Trotskyism, which eventually had a considerable impact on Russian politics. He also played a vital role in leading the Red Army to victory in the Russian Civil War.
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Ettore Bugatti(Automobile Designer, Founder and Proprietor of the Automobile Manufacturing Company ‘Automobiles E. Bugatti’)
Birthdate: September 15, 1881
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Milan, Italy
Died: 1947
Ettore Bugatti was an automobile designer and manufacturer. He is credited with founding the popular car manufacturer Automobiles E. Bugatti, which gained prominence as the maker of some of the fastest and technologically advanced cars of its day. In 2000, Ettore Bugatti was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame.
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Bismillah Khan(Indian Musician Who Popularized the Musical Instrument 'Shehnai')
Birthdate: March 21, 1913
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Dumraon, Bihar
Died: 2006
Bismillah Khan was a reputed classical musician, credited with popularizing the shehnai, an Indian oboe like woodwind instrument, at home and abroad. Until his time, shehnai was considered a folk instrument played only at traditional ceremonies, an idea he demolished with his concert performance in 1937, eventually taking it to the global audience with his appearance at Edinburgh International Festival.
Birthdate: July 25, 1935
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
Died: 2018
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Benigno Aquino, Jr.
(Filipino Senator Who Was the Husband of President Corazon Aquino)
Birthdate: November 27, 1932
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Concepcion, Philippines
Died: 1983
Benigno Aquino, Jr., also known as Ninoy Aquino, was the son of Filipino politician Benigno Aquino Sr. and grew up to be a senator and the chief opposition leader during President Ferdinand E. Marcos’s rule. A supporter of democracy, he was assassinated at the Manila airport after returning from exile.
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar(Astrophysicist Known for his 'Theoritical Studies of the Physical processes of importance to the Structure and Evolution of the Stars')
Birthdate: October 19, 1910
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
Died: 1995
Remembered for his varied contribution to astrophysics, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is perhaps best known for his work on the evolution of massive stars. Today known as Chandrasekhar limit, it contributed to final understanding of supernovas, neutron stars, and black holes. A prolific writer, he also did significant work on energy transfer by radiation in stellar atmospheres and convection on solar surface.
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Robert Moog
(Founder of Moog Music and the Inventor of the First Commercial Synthesizer)
Birthdate: May 23, 1934
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: 2005
Robert Moog was an engineering physicist widely regarded as the pioneer of electronic music. He launched the first commercial synthesizer, the Moog synthesizer, in 1964. A few years later, he launched the Minimoog, which went on to become the most famous and influential synthesizer in history. He taught at the University of North Carolina in his later years.
Birthdate: May 31, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 2003
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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James Wilson(One of the Founding Fathers of the United States & a Signatory of the Declaration of Independence)
Birthdate: September 14, 1742
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fife, Scotland
Died: 1798
James Wilson was an American statesman, legal scholar, politician, and founding father of the United States of America. He served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1789 to 1798. A leading legal theorist, he played a key role in drafting the United States Constitution. He was also a professor of law.
Birthdate: July 22, 1899
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Zombodze, Swaziland
Died: 1982
Sobhuza II was the king of Swaziland from 1899 to 1982, although his coronation took place in 1921 as he was too young to rule early in his reign. His reign of 82 years and 254 days makes him the longest-reigning monarch in recorded history. Sobhuza II played a key role in events that eventually led to his country's independence.
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Ken Robinson
(Author and Speaker Best Known for Preaching Creativity in Teaching)
Birthdate: March 4, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Died: 2020
Ken Robinson was a British author and speaker. An influential figure, Robinson served as an international advisor to several non-profits, education and arts bodies, and government. From 1989 to 2001, he served as a professor at the University of Warwick. Born into a working class family from Liverpool, Robinson went on to win many honors including the George Peabody Medal.
Birthdate: May 15, 1915
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 1992
Birthdate: December 12, 1937
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Adamsville, Tennessee
Died: 1974
Buford Hayse Pusser served as the Sheriff of McNairy County of Tennessee and as the Constable of Adamsville. He clamped down on practices such as prostitution and gambling in the Mississippi-Tennessee area. He was also a wrestler known as Buford the Bull and later inspired several books and songs.
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Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile
(King)
Birthdate: March 1, 1105
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Caldas de Reis, Spain
Died: 1157
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Jacob Epstein
(American-British Sculptor Known for Pioneering Modern Sculpture)
Birthdate: November 10, 1880
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 1959
Jacob Epstein was an American-British sculptor who produced revolutionary works that challenged the already established ideas that dictated the kind of artworks shown to the public. Epstein helped pioneer modern sculpture. In addition to being a sculptor, Epstein was also a painter and artist; he exhibited many of his paintings and drawings. His works have influenced artists like Barbara Hepworth.
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Ottilie Assing
(German-American Abolitionist, Freethinker, and Feminist)
Birthdate: February 11, 1819
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
Died: 1884
Ottilie Assing was a German-American abolitionist, freethinker, and feminist. She is best remembered for her friendship with American social reformer and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. Apart from attending numerous conventions and meetings alongside Douglass, Ottilie Assing also translated many of his works to German.
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William Thurston
(Mathematician)
Birthdate: October 30, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Died: 2012
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Yuri Nikulin
(Soviet and Russian Clown and Actor)
Birthdate: December 18, 1921
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Demidov, Russia
Died: 1997
Yuri Nikulin was a Soviet and Russian clown and actor. He is best remembered for playing important roles in Leonid Gaidai's comedy films like Kidnapping, Caucasian Style and The Diamond Arm. Apart from acting in films, Yuri Nikulin also performed in Moscow Circus. Nikulin was honored with many state awards, including the Order of Lenin.
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Dai Vernon
(Canadian Magician Best Known For His Sleight of Hand Technique)
Birthdate: June 11, 1894
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
Died: 1992
Dai Vernon was a Canadian magician best remembered for his sleight of hand technique, which involves close-up magic and card tricks. Respected by fellow magicians, Vernon served as a mentor to his contemporaries and aspiring magicians. His life and career inspired a documentary film titled Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic, which released in 1999.
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Wanda Toscanini Horowitz
(Arturo Toscanini's daughter)
Birthdate: December 7, 1907
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Milan, Italy
Died: 1998
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Wolfgang Vogel
(German Lawyer)
Birthdate: October 30, 1925
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bolesławów, Poland
Died: 2008
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Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
(Writer)
Birthdate: May 15, 1689
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1762
Birthdate: January 23, 1942
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Naktala, South Kolkata India
Died: 2017
Legendary Bangladeshi actor Abdur Razzak, also known as Nayak Raj Razzak, is best remembered for his hit films such as Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo and Jibon Theke Neya. The 5-time Bangladeshi National Film Award winner was also the first Bangladeshi actor to be named a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.
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Henrik Pontoppidan
(Johann Adolph Hasse)
Birthdate: July 24, 1857
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Fredericia, Denmark
Died: 1943
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Constant Lambert
(Composer)
Birthdate: August 23, 1905
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fulham, London, England
Died: 1951
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Juan Álvarez
(24th President of Mexico (October 1855 – December 1855))
Birthdate: January 27, 1790
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Atoyac de Álvarez, Mexico
Died: 1867
Mexican revolutionary leader and liberal reformer Juan Álvarez was a mestizo landowner who later fought in the Mexican War of Independence and led the revolution supporting the Plan de Ayutla. He also became the provisional president of Mexico after the fall of Mexican general Santa Anna.
Birthdate: January 31, 1911
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Died: 1981
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Vinoo Mankad
(Indian Cricketer)
Birthdate: April 12, 1917
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Jamnagar, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died: 1978
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Markos Botsaris
(Military General)
Birthdate: 1790 AD
Birthplace: Souli, Greece
Died: 1823
Birthdate: 1570 AD
Birthplace: Venice, Italy
Died: 1612
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Christoph Schlingensief
(Director)
Birthdate: October 24, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Oberhausen, Germany
Died: 2010
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Michael Devine
(Political activist)
Birthdate: May 26, 1954
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Derry, Northern Ireland
Died: 1981
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Benjamin Thompson
(Physicist and Inventor)
Birthdate: March 26, 1753
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 1814
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Tatiana Troyanos
(American Mezzo-Soprano)
Birthdate: September 12, 1938
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 1993
Tatiana Troyanos was an American mezzo-soprano best remembered for her association with the Metropolitan Opera, where she performed more than 270 times. In an illustrious career that spanned three decades, Tatiana Troyanos came up with memorable operatic recordings, including her most famous performance as Carmen.
Birthdate: September 23, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 1971
Birthdate: June 17, 1907
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Died: 1978
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Toby Sheldon
(Reality Star Who Appeared on the Botched and My Strange Addiction)
Birthdate: October 3, 1980
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Nuremberg, Germany
Died: 2015
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Sophia Magdalena of Denmark
(Queen consort of Sweden)
Birthdate: July 3, 1746
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: 1813
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Jacob Pontusson, count de la Gardie
(Swedish Statesman and one of the Five Regents Who Jointly Ruled Sweden During the Minority of Queen Christina)
Birthdate: June 20, 1583
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Died: 1652
Jacob Pontusson, Count De la Gardie was a statesman of the Swedish Empire. He is best remembered for commanding the Swedish forces against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in Russia. He was also among the five regents who ruled Sweden during the minority reign of Queen Christina.
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María Teresa Sánchez
(Rubén Darío Prize-Winning Nicaraguan Poet and Short-story Writer)
Birthdate: October 15, 1918
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Managua, Nicaragua
Died: 1994
Rubén Darío Prize-winning Nicaraguan poet and women’s suffrage activist María Teresa Sánchez is remembered for her immense contribution to Nicaraguan culture. She mostly wrote on themes of pain and sadness. She also established the Círculo de Letras association and founded her own publishing house, Nuevos Horizontes.
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Stefán Karl Stefánsson(Icelandic Actor and Singer Best Known for His Role as ‘Robbie Rotten’ in TV Series ‘LazyTown’)
Birthdate: July 10, 1975
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Died: 2018
Stefán Karl Stefánsson was an Icelandic singer and actor. He is remembered for playing Robbie Rotten in the popular children's television series, LazyTown. In June 2018, he was honored with the Order of the Falcon. In August 2018, Stefán Karl died of cancer. The launch of a performing arts academy in his honor was announced after his death.
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Ken Coleman
(Sportscaster)
Birthdate: April 22, 1925
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died: 2003
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Misael Pastrana Borrero
(Politician)
Birthdate: November 14, 1923
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Neiva, Colombia
Died: 1997
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John E. Carter
(American singer)
Birthdate: June 2, 1934
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Died: 2009
Birthdate: January 26, 1831
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: 1905
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Claude-Louis Navier
(physicist, economist, mathematician, engineer of roads and bridges)
Birthdate: February 10, 1785
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Burlada
Died: 1836
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David B. Steinman
(American Civil Engineer Who was the Designer of the Mackinac Bridge)
Birthdate: June 11, 1886
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 1960
Engineer David B. Steinman is remembered for his extensive study on aerodynamics and wind velocity, which resulted in stable bridges. He was responsible for designing around 400 bridges, which included the Mackinac Bridge. His work also took him to cities such as Lisbon and Istanbul.
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Harald Sverdrup
(Oceanographer)
Birthdate: November 15, 1888
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sogndal Municipality, Norway
Died: 1957
Harald Sverdrup was a Norwegian oceanographer and meteorologist who served as president of the International Association of Physical Oceanography. He was also director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He was the author of many books, including his magnum opus The Oceans: Their Physics, Chemistry, and General Biology. He was a recipient of the William Bowie Medal.
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Empress Xiaojingcheng
(Empress)
Birthdate: June 19, 1812
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tongliao, China
Died: 1855
Known as the concubine of Mianning, the Daoguang Emperor, Empress Xiaojingcheng was honored as an empress posthumously. Though it is assumed she was Mongol by origin, her original name doesn’t find any mention in any Chinese text. She became an Empress dowager of the Qing dynasty during the Xianfeng Emperor’s reign.