August 23, 1723: Puritan clergyman Increase Mather, an early temperance advocate who wrote ‘Wo to Drunkards,’ died in Boston.
August 23, 1983: Tony Moll was born. Tony Moll is a former National Football League guard and offensive tackle from the United States. He founded Three Fat Guys Wines with his former teammates Jason Spitz and Daryn Colledge. The brand is guided by legendary NFL cornerback and wine aficionado Charles Woodson.
August 23, 2022: Muscat grapes are usually harvested in Mandera county in the United States from this day through early October every year. France’s harvest dates are similar, but in Italy, they are primarily harvested in late October.
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