August 21st (1963) was a Wednesday. 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, 1963
» Xá Lợi Pagoda raids: The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces loyal to Ngo Dinh Nhu, brother of President Ngo Dinh Diem, vandalizes Buddhism e.g Buddhist pagodas across the country, arresting thousands and leaving an estimated hundreds dead.