Historical Events
- Gabon military leaders seize power in a coup, placing President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest in Libreville [1]
- Hurricane Idalia makes landfall as a category 3 storm in Florida's Big Bend, killing at least two people
- Largest bombardment of Ukrainian capital Kyiv for months by Russia leaves two dead, as Ukraine also bombards Russian territories with drones [1]
- More than 100 UK school buildings at risk of collapse told to close, because of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - days before the new school year [1]
Famous Deaths
- Gennady Sapunov, Russian Greco-Roman wrestler (World C'ship gold lightweight 1963, 65; silver 1966) and coach (Soviet GR wrestling team 1979-90), dies at 84
- Jack Sonni, American guitarist (Dire Straits, 1985-88), dies at 68
- Jan Jongbloed, Dutch soccer goalkeeper (24 caps; DWS 353 games, FC Amsterdam, Roda JC, Go Ahead Eagles), dies at 82
- Mohamed Al Fayed, Egyptian business magnate (Harrods - London; The Ritz Hotel - Paris), dies at 94
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About August 30, 2023
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rich Men North Of Richmond - Oliver Anthony
#1 Song: Dance the Night - Dua Lipa
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