August 23: Black Ribbon DayNatascha Kampusch1305 William Wallace, a leader of Scottish resistance against England during the Wars of Scottish Independence, was hanged, drawn and quartered.1775 King GeorgeIII issued a proclamation that declared elements of the American colonies of Great Britain to be in a state of "open and avowed rebellion".1960 Congo Crisis: In order to stop the secession of South Kasai from the Republic of Congo, Arme Nationale Congolaise forces launched an invasion of South Kasai.2006 Natascha Kampusch (pictured), who had been abducted at the age of ten in Vienna, escaped from her captor's house in Strasshof an der Nordbahn after more than eight years in captivity.2011 A 5.8MW earthquake struck the Piedmont region of Virginia, and was felt by more people than any other quake in U.S. history.Isabella of Aragon, Queen of Portugal (d.1498)Jimi Jamison (b.1951)James White (d.1999)More anniversaries: August 22August 23August 24ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout