Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Blake, English actor (Alexa), born in Chingford, London
- Geoff Capes, British shot putter, born in Holbeach, England
- John Bauldie, British music journalist (The Telegraph (magazine); Q), born in Bolton, England (d. 1996)
- Norah Ellen O'Neill, first woman pilot for Alaska Central Air (1974), born in Seattle, Washington
- Rick Springfield [Springthorpe], Australian singer ("Speak to the Sky"; "Jessie's Girl") and actor (General Hospital, 1981-83 and 2004-08 - "Noah Drake"), born in Balmain, New South Wales
- Shelley Long, American actress (Diane in Cheers, Money Pit), born in Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Woody Paul [Paul Chrisman], American singer (Riders in the Sky), born in Nashville, Tennessee
About August 23, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
