Famous Birthdays
- Gareth Hughes, Welsh actor (Midnight Girl), born in Dafen, Carmarthenshire, Wales (d. 1965)
- James La Guma, South African political activist and trade unionist, born in Cape Town (d. 1961)
About August 23, 1894
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo