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Notable anniversaries in history for today: August 23
- 100th: 1924 - Mars makes closest approach to Earth since the 10th century.
- 90th: 1934 - Birth of Barbara Eden in Tucson, Arizona, USA; actress (I Dream of Jeannie, Amazing Dobermans).
- 90th: 1934 - Birth of Christian "Sonny" Jurgensen; NFL quarterback (Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins).
- 80th: 1944 - Birth of Antonia Novello; US Surgeon General.
- 80th: 1944 - Romania is liberated; King Michael unconditionally surrenders to the Allies. Political coup deposes Marshal Ion Antinescu.
- 60th: 1964 - Saint Louis Cardinals are 11 games back in National League, and go on to win the World Series.
- 25th: 1999 - Death of Martha Rountree at age 87; journalist/producer (Meet the Press on radio and TV).
- 15th: 2009 - Eric Bruntlett of the Philadelphia Phillies completes only the second ever game-ending unassisted triple play in Major League Baseball, giving his team a 9-7 victory over the New York Mets.
- 15th: 2009 - In Valencia, Spain, round 11 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship is won by Rubens Barrichello.
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