What happened on 23 August?

Look at what happened on this day, 23 August in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day

ON THIS DAY: 23 AUGUST

1992 | Wilhelm Verwoerd, the grandson of Hendrik Verwoerd, the major architect of apartheid and a former South African prime minister, joined the African National Congress in a historic move.

2013 | Thirty-one people were killed during a riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

2011 | Virginia experienced an earthquake of a magnitude of 5.8 (class: moderate). In Washington, D.C., destruction to monuments and buildings caused damage that is believed to be between $200 million and $300 million USD.

2010 | In Manila, Philippines, the Manila hostage crisis took place close to the Quirino Grandstand, leaving 9 people dead, including the offender, and 9 more injured.

2007 | The skeleton remains of Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, and his sister Grand Duchess Anastasia were found close to Yekaterinburg, Russia. They were the last members of the Russian royal line.

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BIRTHDAYS

1953 | English singer-songwriter, Bobby G.

1955 | South African politician, James Selfe.

1961 | American guitarist and songwriter, Dean DeLeo.

1983 | Iranian-Swedish poet, playwright, and critic, Athena Farrokhzad.

1988 | South African footballer, Yanga Gcilisha.

DEATHS

2002 | American baseball player and coach, Hoyt Wilhelm, 80.

2003 | Australian footballer and coach, Jack Dyer, 90.

2006 | Canadian trumpet player and bandleader, Maynard Ferguson, 78.

2013 | American businessman, founded the R.J. Corman Railroad Group, Richard J. Corman, 58.

2015 | Australian lieutenant and pilot, Paul Royle, 101.

SPORTS

The first rugby match took place in 1862, marking the beginning of a sport that would quickly gain popularity among White South Africans.

ENTERTAINMENT

2000 | Kenny Loggins was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this day.

AFRICA FACT

Lesotho, the coldest country in Africa