August 23

Thursday 23, 1973:

The Intelsat communication satellite is launched.

Thursday 23, 1962:

First live television connection between the United States and Europe, via the Telstar satellite.

Wednesday 23, 1944:

World War II: Ion Antonescu, prime minister of Romania, is arrested and a new gouverment is established. Romania exits the war against Russia joining the Allies.

Sunday 23, 1914:

Japan declares war on Germany and bombs Qingdao, China.

Monday 23, 1813:

At the Battle of Grossbeeren,the Prussians under Von Bulow repulse the French army.