Historical Events
- Race riot in Houston Texas (2 blacks & 11 whites killed)
Famous Birthdays
- Tex Williams, American country-western singer, born in Ramsey, Illinois (d. 1985)
About August 23, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
