On this day in movie history - Madonna of the Desert (1948):

Madonna of the Desert

directed by George Blair,

written by Albert DeMond,

based on a story by Frank Wisbar,

was released in the United States on February 23, 1948.
Music by Mort Glickman.

Cast:

Lynne Roberts, Don Barry, Don Castle, Sheldon Leonard, Paul Hurst, Roy Barcroft, Paul E. Burns, Betty Blythe, Grazia Narciso, Martin Garralaga, Frank Yaconelli, Maria Genardi, Renee Donatt, Vernon Cansino.

Born on this day – William Hjortsberg:

William Hjortsberg

Writer

February 23, 1941 – April 22, 2017

Credits:

Books:

Alp (1969); Angel's Inferno (2020); Falling Angel (1978); Gray Matters (1971); Jubilee Hitchhiker (2012); Manana (2015); Nevermore (1994); Odd Corners (2004); Sometimes Horses Don't Come Back (1963); Symbiography (1973); Tales and Fables (1985); Toro! Toro! Toro! (1974).

Movies:

Rich Hall's Continental Drifters (2011); Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend' (2002); Angel Heart (1987); Legend (1985); The Georgia Peaches (1980); Thunder and Lightning (1977).

Born on this day – Majel Barrett-Roddenberry:

Majel Barrett-Roddenberry

Actress

Voice Artist

Producer

Writer

February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008

Credits:

Hamlet A.D.D. (2014); Star Trek III: Redemption (2013); Star Trek II: Retribution (2012); Star Trek Online (2010); Star Trek (2009); Star Trek Phase II (2004); Star Trek: Enterprise (2005); Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Family Guy (2001); Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001); Andromeda (2000–2005); Mars and Beyond (2000); Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion (1999); Earth: Final Conflict (1997–1999); Star Trek the Next Generation Companion A Series Guide and Script Library (1999); Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999); Diagnosis Murder (1998); Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1996–1998); Star Trek: Generations (1997); Star Trek: Borg (1996); Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Babylon 5 (1996); Mommy (1995); Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity (1995); Star Trek: The Next Generation Interactive Technical Manual (1994); Star Trek: Generations (1994); Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994); Teresa's Tattoo (1994); Star Trek: Judgment Rites (1993); Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986); General Hospital (1983); The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979); Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); The Suicide's Wife (1979); The Next Step Beyond (1978); Spectre (1977); The Domino Principle (aka The Domino Killings) (1977); Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1974); Planet Earth (1974); The F.B.I. (1974); The Questor Tapes (1974); Westworld (1973); Genesis II (1973); Columbo (1973); This Is the Life (1971); The Young Lawyers (1971); Star Trek (1966–1969); Here Come the Brides (1968); The Second Hundred Years (1967); Track of Thunder (1967); A Guide for the Married Man (1967); Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1967); Country Boy (1966); Love on a Rooftop (1966); The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1966); Bonanza (1962–1966); Made in Paris (1966); Sylvia (1965); Many Happy Returns (1964); The Lieutenant (1964); The Eleventh Hour (1963); The Quick and the Dead (1963); Dr. Kildare (1963); The Lucy Show (1962); 77 Sunset Strip (1962); Cain's Hundred (1962); Pete and Gladys (1961–1962); Back Street (1961); Love in a Goldfish Bowl (1961); Leave It to Beaver (1960); The Untouchables (1960); Johnny Midnight (1960); Whirlybirds (1959); The Buccaneer (1958); As Young as We Are (1958); The Black Orchid (1958); Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957).

Born on this day – Dorothy Morris:

Dorothy Morris

Actress

February 23, 1922 – November 20, 2011

Credits:

Marcus Welby, M.D. (1971); The Name of the Game (1970); Dragnet 1967 (1970); Seconds (1966); Wagon Train (1964–1965); The Lieutenant (1963–1964); This Is the Life (1956–1963); Shannon (1962); Rawhide (1959–1962); Tightrope (1960); The Untouchables (1960); Border Patrol (1959); The Power of the Resurrection (1958); The Donna Reed Show (1958); Macabre (1958); Casey Jones (1957); Navy Log (1957); Whirlybirds (1957); The Millionaire (1957); Little Miss Big (1946); Club Havana (1945); Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945); Main Street After Dark (1945); Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944); Rationing (1944); None Shall Escape (1944); Cry 'Havoc' (1943); I Dood It (1943); Someone to Remember (1943); Young Ideas (1943); Pilot #5 (1943); The Human Comedy (1943); The Youngest Profession (1943); Keeper of the Flame (1942); Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942); Seven Sweethearts (1942); Calling All Pa's (1942); The Magic Alphabet (1942); The War Against Mrs. Hadley (1942); Somewhere I'll Find You (1942); Maisie Gets Her Man (1942); Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942); Barbee-Cues (1942); Rio Rita (1942); This Time for Keeps (1942); What About Daddy? (1942); We Were Dancing (1942); We Do It Because- (1942); Babes on Broadway (1941); Design for Scandal (1941); Strange Testament (1941); The Chocolate Soldier (1941); Down in San Diego (1941); When Ladies Meet (1941); Whistling in the Dark (1941); Her First Beau (1941).

Born on this day – George Frideric Handel:

George Frideric Handel

Composer

February 23, 1685 – April 14, 1759

Toni Morrison, on books and writing:

If there's a book you really want to read,

but it hasn't been written yet,

then you must write it.

- Toni Morrison.

On this day in music history - Groove Milk, by Carolyn Wonderland and the Imperial Monkeys (1993):

The album Groove Milk,

by Carolyn Wonderland and the Imperial Monkeys,

was released on February 22, 1993.