Historical Events
- "Gasoline Alley" cartoon strip premieres in Chicago Tribune
Famous Birthdays
- Robert Crichton-Brown, Australian businessman and CEO (Rothmans International), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 2013)
About August 23, 1919
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo