On this day: August 23

POSTED: 01:54 PM PDT Aug 22, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT Aug 22, 2012 

King George gets fed up with the rebelling colonies, a silent film legend passes away, the Earth is ready for its closeup and an earthquake jolts D.C., all on this day.

OTD August 23 - River Phoenix
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1970: Actor River Phoenix ("Stand By Me," "My Own Private Idaho," "Running on Empty") is born in Madras, Ore.

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