August 21st (1942) was a Friday. 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, 1942
» World War II: The flag of Nazi Germany is installed atop the Mount Elbrus, the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains e.g Caucasus mountain range.
» World War II: The Guadalcanal Campaign: American forces defeat an attack by Imperial Japanese Army soldiers in the Battle of the Tenaru.