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

1989

R. D. Laing died on August 23, 1989 British psychiatrist noted for his alternative approach to the treatment of schizophrenia. 1927-1989 Insanity - a perfectly rational adjustment to an insane world. More quotations from R. D. Laing

1995

Alfred Eisenstaedt died on August 23, 1995 German born American photographer and journalist whose images, many of them for Life magazine, established him as one of the first and most important photojournalists. 1898-1995 Once the amateur's naive approach and humble willingness to learn fades away, the creative spirit of good photography dies with it. Every professional should remain always in his heart an amateur. More quotations from Alfred Eisenstaedt