1. On August 21, 1935, the Category 5 Labor Day Hurricane struck the Florida Keys, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. It remains one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the United States.

2. On this day in 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts made a public appearance at Walt Disney World in Florida, just over a month after their historic moon landing.

3. August 21, 1909, marked the grand opening of the Tampa Bay Hotel, now known as the University of Tampa, designed by renowned architect J.A. Wood.

4. In 1968, the Beatles' animated film "Yellow Submarine" premiered at the Fox Theatre in Miami Beach on August 21.

5. On August 21, 1992, Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida, causing widespread destruction and resulting in 26 deaths. It remains one of the costliest hurricanes in American history.