August 21st (1808) was a Sunday. It's the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 132 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 21st August, 1808
» Battle of Vimeiro: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland British and Portuguese people Portuguese forces led by General Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley defeat French Armed Forces French force under Major-General Jean-Andoch