births
August 23, 1932
Mark Russell, American comedian and pianist (died 2023)
Mark Russell
Marcus Joseph Ruslander, better known as Mark Russell, was an American political satirist and comedian. He is best known for his series of bimonthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004. His routines were a mix of political stand-up humor covering current events and musical parodies in which he accompanied himself on his trademark American flag-themed piano.
August 23
August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 130 days remain until the end of the year.