Discover what happened on 23 August 1865 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Austrian painter (1793–1865))
- Ernst Schalck (German painter (1827-1865))
- Friedrich Specht (organ builder)
- Li Shixian (Chinese military leader (1834–1865))
- Manuel Antônio Álvares de Azevedo (19th century Brazilian nobleman)
- Norbert von Purkhardt ((1778-1865))
- Heinrich Heß