August 23. Napoleon leaves Egypt in 1799.

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August 23, 1799.  Napoleon leaves Egypt with his troops en route to France to seize power.

Advertising card for farm wagons, which recognizes both Napoleon's military heritage, and the belief in the power of fantasy in promotions.

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August 23. George Stacey Davis is born in 1870.