Historical Events
- WGTU TV channel 29 in Traverse City, MI (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Demetrio Albertini, Italian footballer, born in Besana in Brianza, Italy
- Gretchen Whitmer, American politician, Governor of Michigan (2019-), born in Lansing, Michigan
- Hugh Douglas, NFL defensive end (NY Jets), born in Mansfield, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Gisela Hernández [Gonzalo], Cuban composer (Diálogo), and music educator, dies at 58
- Oliver McGowan, American actor (Banning, Stagecoach), dies at 64
- The original Shamu, Sea World orca
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About August 23, 1971
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees
#1 Song: I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
