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August 23rd
Top birth places
| 8 | London |
| 6 | Los Angeles |
| 5 | New York City |
| 4 | Cleveland |
| 4 | Berlin |
Top 5 notable birthdays.
Kobe Bryant
American basketball player (1978–2020).
Born August 23rd, 1978 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died January 26th, 2020 at 41 years old in Calabasas (helicopter crash). [ref]
River Phoenix
American actor and musician (1970–1993).
Born August 23rd, 1970 in Madras.
Died October 31st, 1993 at 23 years old in West Hollywood. [ref]
Rodney Alcala
American serial killer (1943–2021).
Born August 23rd, 1943 in San Antonio.
Died July 24th, 2021 at 77 years old in Corcoran. [ref]
Jared Fogle
American spokesperson and sex offender.
Born August 23rd, 1977 (age 48 years) in Indianapolis.
August Ames
Canadian pornographic actress.
Born August 23rd, 1994 in Antigonish.
Died December 5th, 2017 at 23 years old in Camarillo (hanging).
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Top causes of death
| 6 | Myocardial Infarction |
| 5 | Cancer |
| 3 | Gunshot Wound |
| 3 | Pneumonia |
| 3 | Stroke |
Top death places
| 8 | New York City |
| 6 | Moscow |
| 5 | Los Angeles |
| 5 | Rome |
| 4 | Budapest |
Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington