Births on August 21

Gary Elkerton

Born on August 21, 1964

Gary Elkerton, Australian surfer

Gary Elkerton (born 21 August 1964), known as Kong is an Australian surfer, three time world masters champion (2000–01, 2003), three time world professional runner-up (1987, 1990, 1993), twice Hawaiian Triple Crown champion (1987, 1989) and Australian amateur champion (1984). He is regarded as an iconic big-wave rider and is highly respected by his peers for his unique, powerful surfing style. In 2009, Gary was inducted into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame.

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Events on 1964

6 Mar

Muhammad Ali
Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad officially gives boxing champion Cassius Clay the name Muhammad Ali.
26 Apr

Tanzania
Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form Tanzania.
12 Jun

Nelson Mandela
Anti-apartheid activist and ANC leader Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison for sabotage in South Africa.
12 Aug

Apartheid in South Africa
South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
28 Nov

Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage escalation of bombing in North Vietnam.

Births on August 21

Gary Elkerton

Born on August 21, 1964

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Events on 1964

Muhammad Ali

Tanzania

Nelson Mandela

Apartheid in South Africa

Lyndon B. Johnson