This day in history, the story of August 23, 2020

You have been waiting for it all year, counting down the days and preparing yourself emotionally. The wait is over; today is National Sponge Cake Day. We urge you to remember, a sponge cake has just three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs. Put that baking soda away and enjoy it.

Today’s Birthdays:

• Andrew Rannells
• Arnold Toynbee
• August Ames
• Barbara Eden
• Carl Hagelin
• Clifford Geertz
• Edgar Lee Masters
• Gene Kelly
• Georges Cuvier
• Henry Lee Lucas
• Jared Fogle
• Jeremy Lin
• Josh Morris
• Keith Moon
• Kobe Bryant
• Lil Yachty
• Linda Thompson
• Mark Russell
• Park Chan-wook
• Rick Springfield
• Rik Smits
• River Phoenix
• Rudy Ruettiger
• Scott Caan
• Seth Curry
• Shelley Long
• Trixie Mattel
• Will Cuppy

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