The date August 23rd marks the 235th day in a common year, and the 236th in a leap year. There are 130 days left until the end of the year.
- In 1925, the birth of Alfredo Alcala occurred.
- In 1935, the birth of Ronald Falk occurred.
- In 1952, the birth of Terry Austin occurred.
- In 1961, the birth of Alexandre Desplat occurred.
- In 1974, the birth of Ray Park occurred.
- 1978 saw the publication of Star Wars Weekly 29.
- In 1979, Clare Grant was born.
- 1999 saw the publication of Star Wars Insider 45.
- In 2000, Jedi Council: Acts of War 3 was published.
- In 2000, Star Wars (1998) 21 was published.
- In 2004, the Art of Revenge picture series began on Hyperspace.
- In 2005, Brock Peters passed away.
- 2012 saw the publication of Remembering Ralph McQuarrie: Dreamer and Visionary.
- In 2012, Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comic UK 6.37 was released.
- In 2013, Gilbert Taylor passed away.
- In 2017, Doctor Aphra Annual 1 was published.
- In 2018, Thrawn Villain Pack was released to the public.
- In 2022, Star Wars: Crimson Reign trade paperback saw publication.
- Also in 2022, Star Wars: The Mandalorian - The Art & Imagery Collector's Edition, Volume Two was published as a paperback.
- In 2023, Doctor Aphra (2020) 35 was published.