Historical Events
- 1st ship-to-shore wireless message ("Sherman is sighted") received in the US from Lightship No. 70 to a coastal receiving station at Cliff House in San Francisco
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Lichtenstein, German writer, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 1914)
About August 23, 1889
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
