Famous Birthdays
- Ogden L. Mills, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1927-1932), born in Newport, Rhode Island (d. 1937)
- Will Cuppy, American humorist (The Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody), born in Auburn, Indiana (d. 1949)
Famous Deaths
- LeRoy Pope Walker, American lawyer and 1st Confederate States Secretary of War (1861), dies at 67
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights
About August 23, 1884
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
