1960⚡ Event
Congo Crisis invasion
Armée Nationale Congolaise forces launched an invasion of South Kasai. This was done to stop the secession of South Kasai from the Republic of Congo.
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What Happened on August 23?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for August 23 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 23(4)
1989⚡ Event
Singing Revolution
Approximately two million people joined hands to form a human chain across the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian Soviet republics. This demonstrated their desire for independence.
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2006⚡ Event
Natascha Kampusch escapes
Natascha Kampusch escaped from her captor's house in Strasshof an der Nordbahn after more than eight years in captivity. She had been abducted at the age of ten in Vienna.
2011⚡ Event
Virginia earthquake
A 5.8 MW earthquake struck the Piedmont region of Virginia. It was felt by more people than any other quake in U.S. history.
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Birthdays on August 23(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Boryana Kaleyn
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast and Olympic silver medalist.
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Deaths on August 23(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Dmitry Utkin
Russian army officer and founder of the Wagner Group.
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2023🕊️ Death
Yevgeny Prigozhin
Russian businessman and chief of the Wagner Group.
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August 23 in History
August 23 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 23
Examples currently recorded for August 23 include Congo Crisis invasion (1960), Singing Revolution (1989), Natascha Kampusch escapes (2006). View all events →
Birthdays on August 23
People recorded as born on August 23 include Gabriela Lee, Alejo Igoa, Lil Yachty. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 23
Remembered figures who died on August 23 include Augusta Chiwy, Elizabeth Blackadder, Dmitry Utkin. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 23?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for August 23: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 23?
- One event currently recorded for August 23 is: Congo Crisis invasion.
- Who was born on August 23?
- People recorded as born on August 23 include Gabriela Lee, Alejo Igoa, Lil Yachty.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 23?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for August 23.
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