Sunday, August 23, 2026

History for August 23

History for August 23 - On-This-Day.com 
Mark Russell 1932 - Comedian
  • 1939 - Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression treaty.
  • 1962 - The first live TV program was relayed between the U.S. and Europe through the U.S. Telstar satellite.
  • 1979 - Soviet dancer Alexander Godunov defected while the Bolshoi Ballet was on tour in New York City.
  • 1982 - The parliament of Lebanon elected Bashir Bemayel president. He was assassinated three weeks later.
  • 1998 - Protestors in Sudan carried a sign that bore the resemblance of Monica Lewinsky and the words "No War for Monika." The anti-U.S. demonstration was in Khartoum, Sudan.

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