What Happened on August 23, 1912

Famous Birthdays

Gene Kelly (1912-1996)

American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer and film director (An American in Paris; On The Town; Singin' in the Rain), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Harry Kissin, Baron Kissin, British businessman and President (GPG), born in Gdańsk, Poland (d. 1997)
  • Jara Ribnikar, Serbian writer, born in Königgrätz, Bohemia (d. 2007)

About August 23, 1912

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo