23 August Collection

The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August (litho)
1600946 The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August)

Engagement between the "Bourbonnais"Neapolitan Steam-Frigate and the Ship-Gun Battery, Faro
1612433 Engagement between the " Bourbonnais" Neapolitan Steam-Frigate and the Ship-Gun Battery, Faro, 23 August (engraving) by English School

The Shah of Persias Visit to Great Britain (engraving)
1600952 The Shah of Persias Visit to Great Britain (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persias Visit to Great Britain)

The Appearance of Vesuvius on the Night of the 23 August (engraving)
1594495 The Appearance of Vesuvius on the Night of the 23 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Indian Frontier Rising, a Reconnaissance in Force, 23 August, Five pm (litho)
1597892 The Indian Frontier Rising, a Reconnaissance in Force, 23 August, Five pm (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

The Kings Visit to Pembroke, 23 August, the Avenue up which Their Majesties drove from the Landing Stage at the Dock
1600934 The Kings Visit to Pembroke, 23 August, the Avenue up which Their Majesties drove from the Landing Stage at the Dock (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Ranger 1 Atlas-Agena rocket launch
Ranger 1 rocket launch. Atlas-Agena rocket launching the Ranger 1 spacecraft. The Ranger program was a series of unmanned US space missions launched between 1961 and 1965

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August 23: A Day of Historical Significance and Natural Wonders On this day in history, the Haymarket Theatre premiered a new play in London. Across the continent, the Neapolitan Steam-Frigate engaged in a fierce battle with a ship-gun battery at Faro. In the East, the Shah of Persia began his visit to Great Britain, while in Europe, Vesuvius made a dramatic appearance. On the Indian frontier, a reconnaissance in force took place at 5 pm. Meanwhile, King's visit to Pembroke was marked by an avenue of cheering crowds. In the modern era, the Ranger 1 Atlas-Agena rocket was launched, continuing humanity's reach for the stars. From battles and visits to natural phenomena and space exploration, August 23 is a day filled with intrigue and wonder.