Birthdays occurring on August, 23

1912

Gene Kelly was born on August 23, 1912 American dancer, actor, choreographer and film director whose athletic style did much to change the American public's conception of male dancers. 1912-1996 I got started dancing because I knew it was one way to meet girls More quotations from Gene Kelly

1932

Mark Russell was born on August 23, 1932 American political commentator, comedian and satirist. b.1932 The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage. More quotations from Mark Russell

Deaths occurring on August, 23

1960

Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960 American musical comedy author, lyricist and producer influential in the development of musical comedy. 1895-1960 Do I love you because you're beautiful, or are you beautiful because I love you? Am I making believe I see in you, a woman too perfect to be really true? Do I want you because you're wonderful, or are you wonderful because I want you? Are you the sweet invention of a lover's dream, or are you really as beautiful as you seem? More quotations from Oscar Hammerstein II