Historical Events
- At least 74 die in a fire in a office building housing migrants and vulnerable people in Johannesburg, South Africa [1]
- New computer model study suggests humanity was almost wiped out 900,000 years ago with just 1,280 reproducing individuals left [1]
- Two leaders of right wing group the Proud Boys given lengthy sentences for sedition for their assault on the US Capitol - Joseph Biggs 17 years and Zachary Rehl 15 years [1]
Famous Deaths
- Anatoly Sass, Russian rower (Olympic gold USSR double sculls 1968), dies at 87
- Bill Pinkney, American National Sailing HOF yachtsman (first African American to sail around the world solo via Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn), dies at 87
- Curtis Fowlkes, American jazz and session trombonist, singer, and band leader (The Jazz Passengers; Lounge Lizards), dies at 73
- Gayle Hunnicutt, American-British actress (Marlowe; Legend of Hell House; Dallas), dies at 80
- Gil Brandt, American Pro Football HOF executive (vice president player personnel Dallas Cowboys 1960-88; Super Bowl VI, XII), dies at 91
- John Quenby, British motorsport executive (CEO RAC Motor Sports Association 1990-2001), dies at 81
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About August 31, 2023
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
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#1 Song: Rich Men North Of Richmond - Oliver Anthony
#1 Song: Dance the Night - Dua Lipa
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