Birthdays in History Aug 23 Abraham Yates, American Continental Congressman, born in Albany, New York (d. 1796) Aug 25 George Stubbs, British animal painter (Horse Frightened by Lion), born in Liverpool (d. 1806) Aug 27 John Joachim Zubly, Swiss-American Continental Congressman, born in St. Gall, Switzerland (d. 1781) 1723 Pure History by Year 1725 Historical Figures Authors Civil Rights Activists Inventors Kings Revolutionaries Scientists