Famous Birthdays
- Cecil Rolph Hewitt, English journalist and policeman, born in London (d. 1994)
- John Sherman Cooper, American politician and U.S. Ambassador to East Germany, born in Somerset, Kentucky (d. 1991)
About August 23, 1901
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo