Today is Wednesday, August 23, the 235th day of 2017. There are 130 days left in the year.
1914 — Japan declares war on Germany in World War I
1917 — Race riot in Houston Texas (2 blacks & 11 whites killed)
1924 — Mars’ closest approach to Earth since the 10th century
1939 — USSR & Germany sign a non-agression pact
1944 — Romania liberated from Nazi occupation (National Day 1944-1990)
1947 — Truman’s daughter, Margaret’s public singing concert
1948 — World Council of Churches formed by 147 churches from 44 countries
1950 — West Germany & Japan readmitted to Intl Amateur Athletic Federation
1958 — Marie Ashton completes playing piano a female record 133 hours