Famous Birthdays
- Joris Vriamont, Flemish author and music publisher (d. 1961)
- Klement Gottwald, Czech communist politician, Premier and President of Czechoslovakia (1946-53), born in Vyškov, Austria-Hungary (d. 1953)
- Ruth Etting, American dancer, singer and actress (Roman scandals), born in David City, Nebraska (d. 1978)
- Viktor Kosenko, Russian-Ukrainian pianist, composer (Moldavian Poem), and educator, born in Saint Petersberg, Russian Empire (d. 1938)
1896 Highlights
About November 23, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
