Historical Events Historic Siege Aug 19 Emperor Charles V's troops besiege Marseille, France Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Famous Birthdays Aug 23 Francois Hotman/Hotomanus, French lawyer and diplomat (Anti-Tribonien), born in Paris (d. 1590) 1523 History by Year 1525 Famous People by Generation Greatest Generation Silent Generation Baby Boomer Generation X Millennial Generation Z