What Happened on August 22, 2023

Historical Events

  • Eight people dramatically rescued from a cable car after 14 hours in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan [1]
  • Thailand's parliament picks real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin as Prime Minister after a three-month delay [1]

Famous Deaths

  • (Salvatore) "Toto" Cutugno, Italian pop singer-songwriter ("L'Italiano"; Eurovision, 1990; "Insieme: 1992"), dies of prostate cancer at 80
  • Tom Courtney, American athlete (Olympic gold 800m, 4x400m relay 1956), dies of amyloidosis at 90
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About August 22, 2023

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rich Men North Of Richmond - Oliver Anthony
  • UK #1 Song: What Was I Made For? - Billie Eilish