Historical Events Siege of Marseilles Aug 19 Emperor Charles V's troops besiege Marseille, France Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Famous Birthdays Aug 23 Francois Hotman/Hotomanus, French lawyer and diplomat (Anti-Tribonien), born in Paris (d. 1590) Born in 1524 Jul 1524 History by Year Sep 1524 Famous People by Generation Greatest Generation Silent Generation Baby Boomer Generation X Millennial Generation Z