Famous Birthdays
- Errol Holmes, English cricket batsman (5 Tests, 1 x 50, HS 85no; Oxford University CC, Surrey CCC), born in Calcutta, British India (d. 1960)
- Friz Freleng, American animator for Warner Bros cartoons (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1995)
- Stan Worthington, English cricket all-rounder (9 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 128, 8 wickets, BB 2/19; Derbyshire CCC, Northumberland CCC), born in Bolsover, England (d. 1973)
Famous Deaths
- Jules Oppert, French-German Assyriologist (decodes characters), dies at 80
- Mary Mapes Dodge, American children's author (St. Nicholas Magazine), editor and writer (Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates), dies at 74
Died in 1905 1905 Highlights
About August 21, 1905
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
