Celebrities Born on August 23
Who was born on August 23?
Famous people born on August 23 include Georges Cuvier, Gene Kelly, Samuel de Champlain. It is day 235 of the year, and everyone born on this date is a Virgo (Earth sign).
Georges Cuvier
French naturalist, zoologist and paleontologist (1769–1832)
Gene Kelly
American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer (1912–1996)
Samuel de Champlain
16/17th-century French explorer of North America
Roza Otunbayeva
President of Kyrgyzstan
Ivan VI of Russia
The fifth Emperor of Russia (1740–1741)
Giuseppe Meazza
Italian association football player and manager (1910-1979)
River Phoenix
American actor and musician (1970–1993)
Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
Hajime Moriyasu
Japanese association football player and coach
Robert Solow
American economist (1924–2023)
Houari Boumediene
Head of State of Algeria from 1965 to 1978
Glen Johnson
English association football player (born 1984)
Western Zodiac Sign
People born on August 23 are Virgo (Earth sign, ruled by Mercury).
Full Virgo guide →Calendar Facts
Day of the year
#235
of 365 (non-leap)
Days until next
301
days from today
Birthday Number 5 — The Freedom Seeker
The birthday number is the numerology reduction of the day (day 23 → 5). It adds a personal note to the Life Path number.
Freedom · Adventure · Adaptability · Versatility — To experience deeply rather than merely widely. The integrated 5 has the courage to go deep into chosen commitments, fin…
Full numerology 5 guide →Born on August 23: Personality
People born on August 23 are analytical adventurer, explores through research, curious problem-solver — Virgo (Earth) energy carried through Birth Day Number 5. For August 23 specifically, Georges Cuvier shares this birthday, the birthstone is Peridot.
Strengths
- ✓analytical
- ✓hardworking
- ✓practical
- ✓freedom-loving
Growth areas
- △overly critical
- △worries excessively
Lucky day
Wednesday
Lucky colour
Forest Green
Birth Day No.
5
Most compatible signs
Birth Day Number 5 comes from the day of the month alone. Your full Life Path number, calculated from your complete birth date, is in the Birthday Blueprint.
August 23 birthday personality FAQ
What is the personality of someone born on August 23?
People born on August 23 are analytical adventurer, explores through research, curious problem-solver — Virgo (Earth) energy carried through Birth Day Number 5. For August 23 specifically, Georges Cuvier shares this birthday, the birthstone is Peridot.
What is the Birth Day Number for August 23?
August 23 reduces to Birth Day Number 5 (The Freedom Seeker). This reflects the day of the month only — your full Life Path number, calculated from your complete birth date, is in the Birthday Blueprint.
Which zodiac signs are most compatible with August 23 (Virgo)?
As a Virgo, people born on August 23 are most compatible with Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio.
What are the lucky day and colour for August 23?
Lucky day: Wednesday. Lucky colour: Forest Green.
Season
Summer (Northern Hemisphere) — long days, full energy, peak sun.
Chinese Zodiac
Your Chinese zodiac animal depends on your birth year, not just the day. Find your Chinese zodiac →
August Birthstone — Peridot
Peridot is the one gemstone that glows in the dark — or rather, it glows with a warm yellowish-green light that ancient Egyptians believed was the trapped radiance of the sun. They mined it exclusively on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea, a volcanic island that was a guarded state secret for ce…
Full Peridot guide →Is August 23 YOUR birthday?
Read the full August 23 birthday personality — zodiac, numerology, Vedic rashi and nakshatra.
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