Historical Events
- Philadelphia Phillies make 27 errors against Providence (wild pitches, walks and passballs counted as errors prior to 1888)
Famous Birthdays
- Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright IV, American army officer, born in Fort Walla Walla, Washington (d. 1953)
1883 Highlights
About August 23, 1883
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
