Famous Birthdays
- Brian Young, Chairman (Christian Aid), born in Sri Lanka (d. 2016)
- Eevi Huttunen, Finnish speed skater (8 World C'ship gold 1951-59), born in Karttula, Finland (d. 2015)
- George Kell, American Baseball HOF third baseman (10 x MLB All-Star; AL batting champion 1949; Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox), born in Swifton, Arkansas (d. 2009)
- Jack Boddy, British trade union leader, born in Norwich (d. 2004)
- Jean Darling, American child actress (Our Gang), born in Santa Monica, California (d. 2015)
- Pierre Gauvreau, Canadian painter, television writer and producer, born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2011)
About August 23, 1922
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
