Historical Events
- MLB Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner hits two solo home runs in same inning in 12-3 win over the Nationals in Washington
Famous Deaths
- Carlo Mazzone, Italian soccer manager (Ascoli, Fiorentina, Roma, Napoli, Bologna, Cagliari) and centre-back (AS Roma, SPAL, Ascoli), dies at 86
- Gloria Coates, American post-minimalist composer ("Music on Open Strings"), dies of pancreatic cancer at 89
- John Warnock, American computer scientist, and businessman (co-founder of Adobe Systems), dies at 82
- Ron Cephas Jones, American Emmy Award-winning actor (This is Us), dies of pulmonary disease at 66
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About August 19, 2023
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
#1 Song: What Was I Made For? - Billie Eilish
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