21 August 2005 (Sunday)
- Jean Charles de Menezes shooting:
- Downing Street confirms that Sir Ian Blair, chief of the Metropolitan Police, has the full support of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. (BBC)
- Maria Otoni de Menezes, the mother of Mr de Menezes, reveals the police's offer of an ex gratia payment of £15 000 left her 'hurt and offended,' adding she 'didn't think it was right to talk about money so soon after my son's death.' (The Observer)
- Victory over Japan Day: A service is held at London's Cenotaph to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the end of World War II. Prince Charles is in attendance, as are survivors of the Far East campaign. (BBC)
- Cricket: Australian Women in England: England Women record their first win over Australia Women since the 1993 World Cup. Chasing 201 to win, Australia were limited to 198 for 7 with two wickets falling in the final over. Australia lead 2-1 in the 5-ODI series. (Cricinfo)
- Athletics: Michael East wins in the mile and Kelly Holmes comes ninth in her farewall performance on British soil at the Norwich Union British Grand Prix in Sheffield. (BBC)
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