Famous Birthdays
- (Frederick) "Erick" Hawkins, American modern ballet dancer, and choreographer (Martha Graham Dance Company, 1939-51; Erick Hawkins Dance Company, 1951-94), born in Trinidad, Colorado (d. 1994)
- Thomas Padmore, British senior civil servant, born in Sheffield, England (d. 1996)
About April 23, 1909
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 115 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
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