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see horoscope and birth chart for August 23, 1923What happened on Thursday August 23, 1923?
About August 23rd, 1923, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 23, 1923, U.S. Army Air Service pilots Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter achieved a groundbreaking milestone in aviation technology by successfully performing the first mid-air refueling. Using a De Havilland DH-4B biplane, they demonstrated the revolutionary technique of transferring fuel between aircraft during flight, which dramatically extended the potential range and endurance of aerial missions. Their historic flight set a remarkable endurance record of 37 continuous hours, showcasing the transformative potential of in-flight refueling for military and civilian aviation.
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1923 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Yes! We Have No Bananas by Benny Krueger & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Little Old New York directed by Sidney Olcott
More about August 23rd, 1923? See below for more news and curiosities on August 23rd, 1923.
Table of contents
- August 23, 1923: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 23, 1923?
- Who was born on August 23, 1923?
- August 23, 1923: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1923: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1923: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1923: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 23, 1923?
- Back in 1923
August 23, 1923: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1923:
- First Mid-Air Refueling in Aviation History On August 23, 1923, U.S. Army Air Service pilots Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter achieved a groundbreaking milestone in aviation technology by successfully performing the first mid-air refueling. Using a De Havilland DH-4B biplane, they demonstrated the revolutionary technique of transferring fuel between aircraft during flight, which dramatically extended the potential range and endurance of aerial missions. Their historic flight set a remarkable endurance record of 37 continuous hours, showcasing the transformative potential of in-flight refueling for military and civilian aviation.
August 23, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 23, 1923?
August 23, 1923 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1923 can also be written as 8/23/1923 in the US and as 23/8/1923 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 23, 1923?
Famous people born on August 23, 1923:
- Edgar Codd
Edgar Codd was a pioneering English-American computer scientist who made fundamental contributions to database theory, particularly...
- Wolfgang Sawallisch in Munich
Wolfgang Sawallisch was a renowned German conductor who led the Vienna Symphony Orchestra from 1960 to 1970, making significant...
- Dona Shaw
Dona Shaw was a versatile American professional who worked at Boeing during World War II, later became an elementary school teacher in...
- Zofia Posmysz
August 23, 1923: What famous people died on that day?
August 23, 1923: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1923 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1923 was Yes! We Have No Bananas by Benny Krueger & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- Benny Krueger & His Orchestra - Yes! We Have No Bananas
August 23, 1923: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 23, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 23, 1923: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1923 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 1923 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 23, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:54 pm and setting at 04:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1923.
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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1923
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Someone born on August 23, 1923 is:
101 years 8 months old,
or 1220 months
or 5304 weeks and 6 days old,
or 37134 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1923?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1923?
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