📅 August 21 in the Time Tunnel
What happened on August 21? Travel back in time and find out — then test yourself with the quiz.
⏳ On this day in history
- 1888William Burroughs received a patent for a successful adding machine
- 1959Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States
- 2017A total solar eclipse crossed the entire United States from coast to coast
🎂 Born on August 21
- ⚡ Usain Bolt (1986) — world’s fastest sprinter
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August 21 quiz
In what year? 🧮 William Burroughs received a patent for a successful adding machine
In what year? 🌺 Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States
In what year? 🌑 A total solar eclipse crossed the entire United States from coast to coast
Which famous person was born on August 21?