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It happened on a… August 21

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

2013

Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria.

2001

“How You Remind Me” single released by Nickelback (Billboard Song of the Year 2002)»

1995

Forest fire forces evacuation of the village of Parent.

1987

“Dirty Dancing” film directed by Emile Ardolino, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey opens in the US.

1969

First Gap clothing store opens in Ocean Avenue, San Francisco.

1961

Motown releases what would be its first #1 hit, “Please Mr. Postman” by The Marvelettes.

1942

Walt Disney’s animated movie “Bambi”, based on the book by Felix Salten, is released.

1911

“Mona Lisa” stolen from the Louvre by Vincenzo Perugia (Recovered in 1913).

1897

Oldsmobile, a brand of American automobiles was founded.

1888

The adding machine was patented by William Burroughs.