August 23rd in History
August 23rd in History
- 1793: In France, the first ever national conscription introduced for unmarried men from ages 18 to 25
- 1914: Emperor of Japan declares war on Germany
- 1940: German bombers begin night time attacks (The Blitz) on London
August 23rd birthdays
- 1912: Gene Kelly, Hollywood song and dance man, also producer/director
- 1947: Willy Russell, Playwright; 'Educating Rita' and Shirley Valentine'
- 1949: Shelly Long, American actress
