Historical Events
- Intelsat communications satellite launched
Famous Birthdays
- Casey Blake, American baseball player, born in Des Moines, Iowa
- James Roe, American football wide receiver (ArenaBowl C'ship 2002, 04, 07; 3 x AFL All-Ironman Team, San Jose SaberCats; Baltimore Ravens), born in Richmond, Virginia
- Jason Clemett, CFL linebacker (Calgary Stampeders)
- Malaika Arora Khan, Indian actress and model, born in Thane, India
About August 23, 1973
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Brother Louie - Stories
- #1 Song: Young Love - Donny Osmond