Historical Events
- First flight of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
Getulio Vargas Resigns
President Getulio Vargas of Brazil resigns temporarily
Famous Birthdays
- Avery Sharpe, American jazz bassist (McCoy Tyner, Yusef Lateef), composer (400: An African American Musical Portrait), and educator, born in Valdosta, Georgia
- Charles Busch, American actor, screenwriter, playwright and drag queen (The Tale of the Allergist's Wife), in Hartsdale, New York
- Halimah Yacob, Singaporean politician (1st female President of Singapore (2017-), born in Singapore
About August 23, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
