Historical Events
War Meeting
British Prime Minister H. H. Asquith holds secret meeting about British strategy in case of war with Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Alberts, Dutch writer and journalist (French battle), born in Haarlem, Netherlands (d. 1996)
- Birger Ruud, Norwegian ski jumper (Olympic gold 1932, 36; World C'ship gold 1931, 35, 37), born in Kongsberg, Norway (d. 1998)
- Carl Dolmetsch, French music director (Haslemere Festival), born in Fontenay-sous-Bois, France (d. 1997)
- Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson, US 100m sprinter (Olympic gold 1928), born in Riverdale, Illinois (d. 1999)
About August 23, 1911
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
