BC A temple dedicated to Venus Erycina is built on Capitoline Hill to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene
BC A temple dedicated to Venus Erycina is built on Capitoline Hill to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene
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Historical Events on April 23
King Brian Boru of Ireland defeats Viking forces at the Battle of Clontarf, freeing Ireland from foreign control
The Battle of Clontarf (Irish: Cath Chluain Tarbh) took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland.
William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is first performed with Queen Elizabeth I of England in attendance
William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is first performed with Queen Elizabeth I of England in attendance
Robert E. Lee is named commander of Virginia's Confederate forces (US Civil War)
Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general whose early actions in the American Civil War led to his appointment as the overall commander of the Confederate…
First decimal coins issued in Britain, the 5 and 10 new pence, replacing the shilling and two-shilling pieces
First decimal coins issued in Britain, the 5 and 10 new pence, replacing the shilling and two-shilling pieces
AIDS virus is identified as HTLV-III (Human T-lymphotropic Virus Type III)
A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
Beyoncé releases her 6th album "Lemonade" with a 1 hour film on HBO
Beyoncé releases her 6th album "Lemonade" with a 1 hour film on HBO
Singer Judy Garland appears in concert at Carnegie Hall, NYC; the event is recorded for a double live album and wins a G
Singer Judy Garland appears in concert at Carnegie Hall, NYC; the event is recorded for a double live album and wins a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, the first by a female artist
West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle smashes the fastest century in history in just 30 balls
Christopher Henry Gayle OD is a former Jamaican cricketer who played international cricket for the West Indies from 1999 to 2021.
Margaret of Anjou (15) weds King Henry VI of England (23) in Titchfield Abbey, Hampshire
Margaret of Anjou (15) weds King Henry VI of England (23) in Titchfield Abbey, Hampshire
Samuel Gridley Howe, American physician and educator, marries Julia Ward, American poet and author
Samuel Gridley Howe, American physician and educator, marries Julia Ward, American poet and author
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
American professional boxer George Foreman (33) divorces Sharon Goodson after 7 months of marriage
American professional boxer George Foreman (33) divorces Sharon Goodson after 7 months of marriage
British Princess Anne (the Princess Royal) and her 1st husband Captain Mark Phillips divorce after 19 years
Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise; born 15 August 1950) is a member of the British royal family.
Mötley Crue guitarist Mick Mars (42) files for divorce from Emi Canyn (39) due to infidelity after four years of marriag
Mötley Crue guitarist Mick Mars (42) files for divorce from Emi Canyn (39) due to infidelity after four years of marriage
Damascus surrenders to the Nūr al-Dīn, ruler of Aleppo
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.
St. George's Night Uprising in Estonia
Saint George's Night Uprising in 1343–1345 was an unsuccessful attempt by the indigenous Estonian population in the Duchy of Estonia, the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, and the insular territories of the...
Battle of Villalar: Spanish King Charles I defeats the Comuneros rebels and captures three of their leaders, who are exe
Battle of Villalar: Spanish King Charles I defeats the Comuneros rebels and captures three of their leaders, who are executed the following day
Dutch Fifth Expedition sets sail from the Dutch Republic for Sumatra, and the Moluccas to trade in spices
Dutch Fifth Expedition sets sail from the Dutch Republic for Sumatra, and the Moluccas to trade in spices
Netherlands takes control of De Briel, Vlissingen and Fort Rammekens from England
Netherlands takes control of De Briel, Vlissingen and Fort Rammekens from England
Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe
Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe
The Heilbronn League formed by Sweden and Protestant German monarchy in the Free Imperial City of Heilbronn
The Heilbronn League formed by Sweden and Protestant German monarchy in the Free Imperial City of Heilbronn
Oldest US public institution, Boston Latin School is founded
The Boston Latin School is a magnet Latin grammar state school in Boston, Massachusetts.
Treaty of Oliva is established between Sweden and Poland, helping to end the Second Northern War
Treaty of Oliva is established between Sweden and Poland, helping to end the Second Northern War
Warren Hastings, Governor-General of India, acquitted in England of high treason
Warren Hastings, Governor-General of India, acquitted in England of high treason
Missolonghi, Greece captured by Turks
Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi (French: La Grèce sur les ruines de Missolonghi) is an 1826 oil painting by French painter Eugène Delacroix, now preserved at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux.
Irish mathematician and astronomer William Rowan Hamilton presents his Theory of Systems of Rays
Irish mathematician and astronomer William Rowan Hamilton presents his Theory of Systems of Rays
English steamship "Great Western" crosses the Atlantic docks in NYC
English steamship "Great Western" crosses the Atlantic docks in NYC
Canada issues its first postage stamp, a Three-Pence Beaver
Canada issues its first postage stamp, a Three-Pence Beaver
Democratic convention in Charleston, South Carolina divided over slavery
The 1860 Republican National Convention was a presidential nominating convention that met May 16–18 in Chicago, Illinois.
Arkansas troops seize Fort Smith on the Arkansas River
The units of the Arkansas Militia in the Civil War to which the current Arkansas National Guard has a connection include the Arkansas State Militia, Home Guard, and State Troop regiments raised by...
Battle of Cane River, Louisiana (Red River Expedition, Monett's Ferry)
The Red River campaign, also known as the Red River expedition, was a major Union offensive campaign in the Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War, the campaign taking place from March...
1st professional baseball exhibition game - Cincinnati Red Stockings 24, Cincinnati amateurs 15
1st professional baseball exhibition game - Cincinnati Red Stockings 24, Cincinnati amateurs 15
Blossom Rock in San Francisco Bay blown up
Blossom Rock in San Francisco Bay blown up
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
Jews are expelled from Moscow, Russia
The history of the Jews in Moscow goes back to the 17th century, although the city did not become an important Jewish center until the late 19th century when more Jews were legally allowed to settle.
Vitascope system of movie projection 1st shown at Koster & Bial's Music Hall, New York City
Vitascope system of movie projection 1st shown at Koster & Bial's Music Hall, New York City
First known occurrence of the word "hillbilly" (NY Journal)
First known occurrence of the word "hillbilly" (NY Journal)
NY Highlanders (Yankees) win their first game; beat Washington Senators, 7-2 at American League Park
NY Highlanders (Yankees) win their first game; beat Washington Senators, 7-2 at American League Park
American Academy of Arts & Letters forms
The American Academy of Arts and Letters is a 300-member honor society whose goal is to "foster, assist, and sustain excellence" in American literature, music, and art.
Denmark, Germany, Britain, France, Netherlands & Sweden sign North Sea accord
Denmark, Germany, Britain, France, Netherlands & Sweden sign North Sea accord
International Exhibition opens in Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium.
MLB Chicago Federals host the Kansas City Packers in the 1st game played at Weeghman Park (now Wrigley Field)
Wrigley Field () is a ballpark on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two MLB franchises.
Lord Dunsany's "Night at an Inn" premieres in NYC
Lord Dunsany's "Night at an Inn" premieres in NYC
Raid of Zeebrugge; the British navy attempts to block German vessels from leaving port by sinking obsolete ships - mostl
Raid of Zeebrugge; the British navy attempts to block German vessels from leaving port by sinking obsolete ships - mostly fails
US Major League Baseball opens a reduced 140-game season
US Major League Baseball opens a reduced 140-game season
Charley Paddock runs a world record 100m in 10.4 seconds
Charley Paddock runs a world record 100m in 10.4 seconds
Inauguration ceremonies take place at Gdynia, Poland to mark its new status as a temporary military port and fishers' sh
Inauguration ceremonies take place at Gdynia, Poland to mark its new status as a temporary military port and fishers' shelter
British Empire Exhibition opens at Wembley, London
British Empire Exhibition opens at Wembley, London
-year old De Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem, the Netherlands, burns down
-year old De Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem, the Netherlands, burns down
Polish Constitution of 1935 is adopted
The April Constitution of Poland (Polish: Ustawa konstytucyjna 23 IV 1935 or Konstytucja kwietniowa) was the general law passed by the act of the Polish Sejm on 23 April 1935.
Dance hall fires kills 198 in Natchez, Mississippi
Dance hall fires kills 198 in Natchez, Mississippi
Greek Army surrenders to Germany; British RAF evacuates the Greek King George II to Egypt
Greek Army surrenders to Germany; British RAF evacuates the Greek King George II to Egypt
1st night Exeter bombed by German Luftwaffe
1st night Exeter bombed by German Luftwaffe
British & US offensive directed at Tunis and Bizerta
British & US offensive directed at Tunis and Bizerta
Flossenbürg concentration camp liberated by US army troops
As a Nazi concentration camp for forced labor, Helmbrechts concentration camp was a women's subcamp of the Flossenbürg concentration camp founded near Helmbrechts near Hof, Germany in the summer of...
Brooklyn Dodger Ed Head no-hits Boston Braves, 5-0
The Brooklyn Dodgers were an American football team that played in the National Football League from 1930 to 1943, and in 1944 as the Brooklyn Tigers.
Minnesota's first television station, KSTP TV channel 5 (ABC affiliate), aired its 1st broadcast
Minnesota's first television station, KSTP TV channel 5 (ABC affiliate), aired its 1st broadcast
Chinese Red army conquers Nanjing
The Chinese Red Army, formally the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (中國工農紅軍) or just the Red Army (紅軍), was the military wing of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1928 to 1937.
1st Major League Baseball day game completed under lights (Phillies 6, Braves 5)
1st Major League Baseball day game completed under lights (Phillies 6, Braves 5)
"Shane", directed by George Stevens and based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur pre
"Shane", directed by George Stevens and based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur premieres
1st heliport in Britain opens in London
1st heliport in Britain opens in London
Algiers putsch by French generals
The Algiers putsch, also known as the putsch of the generals (Putsch des généraux), was a failed coup d'état intended to force French President Charles de Gaulle not to abandon French Algeria, the...
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
Houston Colt 45s Ken Johnson becomes 1st major league pitcher to lose a 9 inning no-hitter, Reds win 1-0
Houston Colt 45s Ken Johnson becomes 1st major league pitcher to lose a 9 inning no-hitter, Reds win 1-0
"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" single released by the Four Tops (Billboard Song of the Year 1965)
"I Can't Help Myself" is a 1965 song recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, "I Can't Help Myself" is one of the...
Soyuz 1 spacecraft launches; Vladimir Komarov becomes 1st in-flight casualty when parachute fails
Soyuz 1 spacecraft launches; Vladimir Komarov becomes 1st in-flight casualty when parachute fails
Columbia University Crisis: Students for a Democratic Society and the Afro-American Society begin a non-violent, six-day
Columbia University Crisis: Students for a Democratic Society and the Afro-American Society begin a non-violent, six-day strike, calling for Columbia to cut ties with the Institute for Defense Analysis. After negotiations fail, nearly 1,000 police are sent to campus, resulting in a violent clash and
Over 1000 square miles flooded in Shantung Province, China
Over 1000 square miles flooded in Shantung Province, China
26th Tony Awards: "Sticks and Bones" (play) & "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (musical) win
26th Tony Awards: "Sticks and Bones" (play) & "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (musical) win
USSR performs nuclear test at Sary Shagan USSR
USSR performs nuclear test at Sary Shagan USSR
ADO Den Haag soccer team forms in The Hague, Netherlands
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag, commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag, is a Dutch association football club from the city of The Hague.
Fighting in London between the Anti-Nazi League and the Metropolitan Police Special Patrol Group results in the death of
Fighting in London between the Anti-Nazi League and the Metropolitan Police Special Patrol Group results in the death of protester Blair Peach
Conch Republic is established - secession of the Florida Keys from the United States of America
The Conch Republic () is a micronation declared as a secession of the city of Key West, Florida, from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city.
Brooklyn College soccer team wins Nepal's All-Nepal Football Association invitational tournament 2-0
Brooklyn College soccer team wins Nepal's All-Nepal Football Association invitational tournament 2-0
Disney World breaks ground for Victorian themed Grand Floridian Beach Resort (now known as Disney's Grand Floridian Reso
Disney World breaks ground for Victorian themed Grand Floridian Beach Resort (now known as Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
28 construction workers are killed in an apartment collapse in Bridgeport, Connecticut
28 construction workers are killed in an apartment collapse in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Federal smoking ban during domestic airline flights of 2 hours or less
Federal smoking ban during domestic airline flights of 2 hours or less
CBS' premiere of fact based "The Littlest Victims", based on Newark, N.J. physician James Oleske as the first doctor to
CBS' premiere of fact based "The Littlest Victims", based on Newark, N.J. physician James Oleske as the first doctor to discover AIDS in children
Marion Berry (former mayor of Washington, D.C.) released from prison
Marion Shepilov Barry was an American politician who served as mayor of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1991 and 1995 to 1999.
Eritrea votes to secede from Ethiopia with 99.83% in favor
Eritrea votes to secede from Ethiopia with 99.83% in favor
Army shoots to death 23-40 fishermen in Gonaives, Haiti
Army shoots to death 23-40 fishermen in Gonaives, Haiti
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Reno, Nevada on KRZQ 96.5 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Reno, Nevada on KRZQ 96.5 FM
Omaria massacre in Algeria: 42 villagers are killed
The largest Omaria massacre took place on 23 April 1997 in the Algerian village of El Omaria near Médéa, south of Algiers.
NFL Draft: University of Utah quarterback Alex Smith first pick by San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and nicknamed the Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gamma ray burst (GRB) 090423 is observed for 10 seconds, the most distant object of any kind and also the oldest known o
Gamma ray burst (GRB) 090423 is observed for 10 seconds, the most distant object of any kind and also the oldest known object in the universe
Zach Daniels defeated Rick Michaels to become the new TNT Heavyweight Champion.
Zach Daniels defeated Rick Michaels to become the new TNT Heavyweight Champion.
38,000 London Marathon entrants have their home and email contacts published in a data protection breach
38,000 London Marathon entrants have their home and email contacts published in a data protection breach
60 people are killed & 80 are injured after a train crashes in The Democratic Republic of the Congo
60 people are killed & 80 are injured after a train crashes in The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconsti
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconstitutional third term
At least 54 jade miners buried by a mudslide in Kachin state, Myanmar
On 22 April 2019, a landslide triggered the collapse of a jade mine near Maw Wun Kalay, Hpakant, Kachin State, Myanmar, trapping at least 54 miners.
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official toll), in report by "The New York Times"
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
59th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition opens, with 80 participating. Main exhibition "The Milk of Dreams" cura
59th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition opens, with 80 participating. Main exhibition "The Milk of Dreams" curated by Cecilia Aleman. [1]
At least 100 bodies discovered in shallow graves in Shakahola forest, eastern Kenya. Believed to be members of Good News
At least 100 bodies discovered in shallow graves in Shakahola forest, eastern Kenya. Believed to be members of Good News International Church, which encourages salvation through starvation. [1]
International Coral Reef Initiative releases study showing that 84% of the world's coral reefs have been impacted by an
International Coral Reef Initiative releases study showing that 84% of the world's coral reefs have been impacted by an ongoing bleaching event that started in January 2023 [1]
Famous Births on April 23
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William Shakespeare is born
William Shakespeare playwright and poet, known for english playwright and poet, was born on 1564-04-23. William Shakespeare (23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor.
birth
Maarten Tromp is born
Maarten Tromp, Dutch admiral, known for dutch admiral, was born on 1598-04-23. Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp or Maarten van Tromp (23 April 1598 – 31 July 1653) was an army general and admiral in the…
birth
J. M. W. Turner is born
J. M. W. Turner, English painter, known for english painter, was born on 1775-04-23.
birth
James Buchanan is born
James Buchanan is born
birth
Walter Pitts is born
Walter Pitts is born
birth
Timothy McVeigh is born
Timothy McVeigh, American domestic terrorist, known for american domestic terrorist, was born on 1968-04-23.
birth
Michael Moore is born
Michael Moore, American filmmaker and author, known for american filmmaker and author, was born on 1955-04-23. Michael Francis Moore is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and author.
birth
Valerie Bertinelli is born
Valerie Bertinelli, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1961-04-23. Valerie Anne Bertinelli is an American actress and television personality.
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John Cena is born
John Cena, American actor and wrestler, known for american actor and wrestler, was born on 1978-04-23.
birth
John Oliver is born
John Oliver, American american comedian, known for british and american comedian, was born on 1978-04-23. John William Oliver is a British and American comedian and television personality.
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Kal Penn is born
Kal Penn, American actor and civil servant, known for american actor and civil servant, was born on 1978-04-23.
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Dev Patel is born
Dev Patel, British actor, known for english actor, was born on 1991-04-23. Dev Patel is a British actor and filmmaker.
birth
Roy Orbison is born
Roy Orbison, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1936-04-23.
birth
Jim Bottomley is born
Jim Bottomley, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1900-04-23.
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Warren Spahn is born
Warren Spahn, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1921-04-23.
birth
Chris Sharma is born
Chris Sharma, American athlete, known for american rock climber, was born on 1982-04-23.
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Chloe Kim is born
Chloe Kim, American athlete, known for american snowboarder, was born on 2001-04-23. Chloe Kim is an American professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
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Halldór Laxness is born
Halldór Laxness, Icelandic icelandic author, known for icelandic author, was born on 1902-04-23. Halldór Kiljan Laxness was an Icelandic writer and winner of the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Shirley Temple is born
Shirley Temple, American actress and diplomat, known for american actress and diplomat, was born on 1928-04-23.
Notable Deaths on April 23
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 23, 215?
- BC A temple dedicated to Venus Erycina is built on Capitoline Hill to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene
- What happened on April 23, 1014?
- The Battle of Clontarf (Irish: Cath Chluain Tarbh) took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland.
- What happened on April 23, 1597?
- William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is first performed with Queen Elizabeth I of England in attendance
- What happened on April 23, 1861?
- Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general whose early actions in the American Civil War led to his appointment as the overall commander of the Confederate…
- What happened on April 23, 1968?
- First decimal coins issued in Britain, the 5 and 10 new pence, replacing the shilling and two-shilling pieces
Complete Timeline — April 23 Through the Ages
BC A temple dedicated to Venus Erycina is built on Capitoline Hill to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene
BC A temple dedicated to Venus Erycina is built on Capitoline Hill to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene
King Brian Boru of Ireland defeats Viking forces at the Battle of Clontarf, freeing Ireland from foreign control
The Battle of Clontarf (Irish: Cath Chluain Tarbh) took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland.
Damascus surrenders to the Nūr al-Dīn, ruler of Aleppo
Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the country's most populous governorate.
St. George's Night Uprising in Estonia
Saint George's Night Uprising in 1343–1345 was an unsuccessful attempt by the indigenous Estonian population in the Duchy of Estonia, the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, and the insular territories of the...
Margaret of Anjou (15) weds King Henry VI of England (23) in Titchfield Abbey, Hampshire
Margaret of Anjou (15) weds King Henry VI of England (23) in Titchfield Abbey, Hampshire
Battle of Villalar: Spanish King Charles I defeats the Comuneros rebels and captures three of their leaders, who are exe
Battle of Villalar: Spanish King Charles I defeats the Comuneros rebels and captures three of their leaders, who are executed the following day
William Shakespeare is born
William Shakespeare playwright and poet, known for english playwright and poet, was born on 1564-04-23. William Shakespeare (23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor.
William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is first performed with Queen Elizabeth I of England in attendance
William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is first performed with Queen Elizabeth I of England in attendance
Maarten Tromp is born
Maarten Tromp, Dutch admiral, known for dutch admiral, was born on 1598-04-23. Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp or Maarten van Tromp (23 April 1598 – 31 July 1653) was an army general and admiral in the…
Dutch Fifth Expedition sets sail from the Dutch Republic for Sumatra, and the Moluccas to trade in spices
Dutch Fifth Expedition sets sail from the Dutch Republic for Sumatra, and the Moluccas to trade in spices
Netherlands takes control of De Briel, Vlissingen and Fort Rammekens from England
Netherlands takes control of De Briel, Vlissingen and Fort Rammekens from England
Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe
Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe
The Heilbronn League formed by Sweden and Protestant German monarchy in the Free Imperial City of Heilbronn
The Heilbronn League formed by Sweden and Protestant German monarchy in the Free Imperial City of Heilbronn
Oldest US public institution, Boston Latin School is founded
The Boston Latin School is a magnet Latin grammar state school in Boston, Massachusetts.
Treaty of Oliva is established between Sweden and Poland, helping to end the Second Northern War
Treaty of Oliva is established between Sweden and Poland, helping to end the Second Northern War
J. M. W. Turner is born
J. M. W. Turner, English painter, known for english painter, was born on 1775-04-23.
James Buchanan is born
James Buchanan is born
Warren Hastings, Governor-General of India, acquitted in England of high treason
Warren Hastings, Governor-General of India, acquitted in England of high treason
Missolonghi, Greece captured by Turks
Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi (French: La Grèce sur les ruines de Missolonghi) is an 1826 oil painting by French painter Eugène Delacroix, now preserved at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux.
Irish mathematician and astronomer William Rowan Hamilton presents his Theory of Systems of Rays
Irish mathematician and astronomer William Rowan Hamilton presents his Theory of Systems of Rays
English steamship "Great Western" crosses the Atlantic docks in NYC
English steamship "Great Western" crosses the Atlantic docks in NYC
Samuel Gridley Howe, American physician and educator, marries Julia Ward, American poet and author
Samuel Gridley Howe, American physician and educator, marries Julia Ward, American poet and author
Canada issues its first postage stamp, a Three-Pence Beaver
Canada issues its first postage stamp, a Three-Pence Beaver
Democratic convention in Charleston, South Carolina divided over slavery
The 1860 Republican National Convention was a presidential nominating convention that met May 16–18 in Chicago, Illinois.
Robert E. Lee is named commander of Virginia's Confederate forces (US Civil War)
Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general whose early actions in the American Civil War led to his appointment as the overall commander of the Confederate…
Arkansas troops seize Fort Smith on the Arkansas River
The units of the Arkansas Militia in the Civil War to which the current Arkansas National Guard has a connection include the Arkansas State Militia, Home Guard, and State Troop regiments raised by...
Battle of Cane River, Louisiana (Red River Expedition, Monett's Ferry)
The Red River campaign, also known as the Red River expedition, was a major Union offensive campaign in the Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War, the campaign taking place from March...
1st professional baseball exhibition game - Cincinnati Red Stockings 24, Cincinnati amateurs 15
1st professional baseball exhibition game - Cincinnati Red Stockings 24, Cincinnati amateurs 15
Blossom Rock in San Francisco Bay blown up
Blossom Rock in San Francisco Bay blown up
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
Jews are expelled from Moscow, Russia
The history of the Jews in Moscow goes back to the 17th century, although the city did not become an important Jewish center until the late 19th century when more Jews were legally allowed to settle.
Vitascope system of movie projection 1st shown at Koster & Bial's Music Hall, New York City
Vitascope system of movie projection 1st shown at Koster & Bial's Music Hall, New York City
First known occurrence of the word "hillbilly" (NY Journal)
First known occurrence of the word "hillbilly" (NY Journal)
Jim Bottomley is born
Jim Bottomley, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1900-04-23.
Halldór Laxness is born
Halldór Laxness, Icelandic icelandic author, known for icelandic author, was born on 1902-04-23. Halldór Kiljan Laxness was an Icelandic writer and winner of the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature.
NY Highlanders (Yankees) win their first game; beat Washington Senators, 7-2 at American League Park
NY Highlanders (Yankees) win their first game; beat Washington Senators, 7-2 at American League Park
American Academy of Arts & Letters forms
The American Academy of Arts and Letters is a 300-member honor society whose goal is to "foster, assist, and sustain excellence" in American literature, music, and art.
Denmark, Germany, Britain, France, Netherlands & Sweden sign North Sea accord
Denmark, Germany, Britain, France, Netherlands & Sweden sign North Sea accord
International Exhibition opens in Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium.
MLB Chicago Federals host the Kansas City Packers in the 1st game played at Weeghman Park (now Wrigley Field)
Wrigley Field () is a ballpark on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two MLB franchises.
Lord Dunsany's "Night at an Inn" premieres in NYC
Lord Dunsany's "Night at an Inn" premieres in NYC
Raid of Zeebrugge; the British navy attempts to block German vessels from leaving port by sinking obsolete ships - mostl
Raid of Zeebrugge; the British navy attempts to block German vessels from leaving port by sinking obsolete ships - mostly fails
US Major League Baseball opens a reduced 140-game season
US Major League Baseball opens a reduced 140-game season
Charley Paddock runs a world record 100m in 10.4 seconds
Charley Paddock runs a world record 100m in 10.4 seconds
Warren Spahn is born
Warren Spahn, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1921-04-23.
Inauguration ceremonies take place at Gdynia, Poland to mark its new status as a temporary military port and fishers' sh
Inauguration ceremonies take place at Gdynia, Poland to mark its new status as a temporary military port and fishers' shelter
Walter Pitts is born
Walter Pitts is born
British Empire Exhibition opens at Wembley, London
British Empire Exhibition opens at Wembley, London
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
Shirley Temple is born
Shirley Temple, American actress and diplomat, known for american actress and diplomat, was born on 1928-04-23.
-year old De Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem, the Netherlands, burns down
-year old De Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem, the Netherlands, burns down
Polish Constitution of 1935 is adopted
The April Constitution of Poland (Polish: Ustawa konstytucyjna 23 IV 1935 or Konstytucja kwietniowa) was the general law passed by the act of the Polish Sejm on 23 April 1935.
Roy Orbison is born
Roy Orbison, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1936-04-23.
Dance hall fires kills 198 in Natchez, Mississippi
Dance hall fires kills 198 in Natchez, Mississippi
Greek Army surrenders to Germany; British RAF evacuates the Greek King George II to Egypt
Greek Army surrenders to Germany; British RAF evacuates the Greek King George II to Egypt
1st night Exeter bombed by German Luftwaffe
1st night Exeter bombed by German Luftwaffe
British & US offensive directed at Tunis and Bizerta
British & US offensive directed at Tunis and Bizerta
Flossenbürg concentration camp liberated by US army troops
As a Nazi concentration camp for forced labor, Helmbrechts concentration camp was a women's subcamp of the Flossenbürg concentration camp founded near Helmbrechts near Hof, Germany in the summer of...
Brooklyn Dodger Ed Head no-hits Boston Braves, 5-0
The Brooklyn Dodgers were an American football team that played in the National Football League from 1930 to 1943, and in 1944 as the Brooklyn Tigers.
Minnesota's first television station, KSTP TV channel 5 (ABC affiliate), aired its 1st broadcast
Minnesota's first television station, KSTP TV channel 5 (ABC affiliate), aired its 1st broadcast
Chinese Red army conquers Nanjing
The Chinese Red Army, formally the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (中國工農紅軍) or just the Red Army (紅軍), was the military wing of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1928 to 1937.
1st Major League Baseball day game completed under lights (Phillies 6, Braves 5)
1st Major League Baseball day game completed under lights (Phillies 6, Braves 5)
"Shane", directed by George Stevens and based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur pre
"Shane", directed by George Stevens and based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur premieres
Michael Moore is born
Michael Moore, American filmmaker and author, known for american filmmaker and author, was born on 1955-04-23. Michael Francis Moore is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and author.
1st heliport in Britain opens in London
1st heliport in Britain opens in London
Singer Judy Garland appears in concert at Carnegie Hall, NYC; the event is recorded for a double live album and wins a G
Singer Judy Garland appears in concert at Carnegie Hall, NYC; the event is recorded for a double live album and wins a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, the first by a female artist
Algiers putsch by French generals
The Algiers putsch, also known as the putsch of the generals (Putsch des généraux), was a failed coup d'état intended to force French President Charles de Gaulle not to abandon French Algeria, the...
Valerie Bertinelli is born
Valerie Bertinelli, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1961-04-23. Valerie Anne Bertinelli is an American actress and television personality.
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
New York Mets win their 1st game ever, after starting the season with nine losses, beating Pirates 9-1
Houston Colt 45s Ken Johnson becomes 1st major league pitcher to lose a 9 inning no-hitter, Reds win 1-0
Houston Colt 45s Ken Johnson becomes 1st major league pitcher to lose a 9 inning no-hitter, Reds win 1-0
"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" single released by the Four Tops (Billboard Song of the Year 1965)
"I Can't Help Myself" is a 1965 song recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, "I Can't Help Myself" is one of the...
Soyuz 1 spacecraft launches; Vladimir Komarov becomes 1st in-flight casualty when parachute fails
Soyuz 1 spacecraft launches; Vladimir Komarov becomes 1st in-flight casualty when parachute fails
First decimal coins issued in Britain, the 5 and 10 new pence, replacing the shilling and two-shilling pieces
First decimal coins issued in Britain, the 5 and 10 new pence, replacing the shilling and two-shilling pieces
Columbia University Crisis: Students for a Democratic Society and the Afro-American Society begin a non-violent, six-day
Columbia University Crisis: Students for a Democratic Society and the Afro-American Society begin a non-violent, six-day strike, calling for Columbia to cut ties with the Institute for Defense Analysis. After negotiations fail, nearly 1,000 police are sent to campus, resulting in a violent clash and
Timothy McVeigh is born
Timothy McVeigh, American domestic terrorist, known for american domestic terrorist, was born on 1968-04-23.
Over 1000 square miles flooded in Shantung Province, China
Over 1000 square miles flooded in Shantung Province, China
26th Tony Awards: "Sticks and Bones" (play) & "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (musical) win
26th Tony Awards: "Sticks and Bones" (play) & "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (musical) win
USSR performs nuclear test at Sary Shagan USSR
USSR performs nuclear test at Sary Shagan USSR
ADO Den Haag soccer team forms in The Hague, Netherlands
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag, commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag, is a Dutch association football club from the city of The Hague.
John Cena is born
John Cena, American actor and wrestler, known for american actor and wrestler, was born on 1978-04-23.
John Oliver is born
John Oliver, American american comedian, known for british and american comedian, was born on 1978-04-23. John William Oliver is a British and American comedian and television personality.
Kal Penn is born
Kal Penn, American actor and civil servant, known for american actor and civil servant, was born on 1978-04-23.
Fighting in London between the Anti-Nazi League and the Metropolitan Police Special Patrol Group results in the death of
Fighting in London between the Anti-Nazi League and the Metropolitan Police Special Patrol Group results in the death of protester Blair Peach
American professional boxer George Foreman (33) divorces Sharon Goodson after 7 months of marriage
American professional boxer George Foreman (33) divorces Sharon Goodson after 7 months of marriage
Conch Republic is established - secession of the Florida Keys from the United States of America
The Conch Republic () is a micronation declared as a secession of the city of Key West, Florida, from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city.
Chris Sharma is born
Chris Sharma, American athlete, known for american rock climber, was born on 1982-04-23.
AIDS virus is identified as HTLV-III (Human T-lymphotropic Virus Type III)
A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
Brooklyn College soccer team wins Nepal's All-Nepal Football Association invitational tournament 2-0
Brooklyn College soccer team wins Nepal's All-Nepal Football Association invitational tournament 2-0
Disney World breaks ground for Victorian themed Grand Floridian Beach Resort (now known as Disney's Grand Floridian Reso
Disney World breaks ground for Victorian themed Grand Floridian Beach Resort (now known as Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
28 construction workers are killed in an apartment collapse in Bridgeport, Connecticut
28 construction workers are killed in an apartment collapse in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Federal smoking ban during domestic airline flights of 2 hours or less
Federal smoking ban during domestic airline flights of 2 hours or less
CBS' premiere of fact based "The Littlest Victims", based on Newark, N.J. physician James Oleske as the first doctor to
CBS' premiere of fact based "The Littlest Victims", based on Newark, N.J. physician James Oleske as the first doctor to discover AIDS in children
Dev Patel is born
Dev Patel, British actor, known for english actor, was born on 1991-04-23. Dev Patel is a British actor and filmmaker.
British Princess Anne (the Princess Royal) and her 1st husband Captain Mark Phillips divorce after 19 years
Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise; born 15 August 1950) is a member of the British royal family.
Marion Berry (former mayor of Washington, D.C.) released from prison
Marion Shepilov Barry was an American politician who served as mayor of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1991 and 1995 to 1999.
Mötley Crue guitarist Mick Mars (42) files for divorce from Emi Canyn (39) due to infidelity after four years of marriag
Mötley Crue guitarist Mick Mars (42) files for divorce from Emi Canyn (39) due to infidelity after four years of marriage
Eritrea votes to secede from Ethiopia with 99.83% in favor
Eritrea votes to secede from Ethiopia with 99.83% in favor
Army shoots to death 23-40 fishermen in Gonaives, Haiti
Army shoots to death 23-40 fishermen in Gonaives, Haiti
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Reno, Nevada on KRZQ 96.5 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Reno, Nevada on KRZQ 96.5 FM
P. L. Travers dies
P. L. Travers, Australian australian-british novelist, actress and journalist, known for australian-british novelist, actress and journalist, died on 1996-04-23.
Omaria massacre in Algeria: 42 villagers are killed
The largest Omaria massacre took place on 23 April 1997 in the Algerian village of El Omaria near Médéa, south of Algiers.
Chloe Kim is born
Chloe Kim, American athlete, known for american snowboarder, was born on 2001-04-23. Chloe Kim is an American professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
NFL Draft: University of Utah quarterback Alex Smith first pick by San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and nicknamed the Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gamma ray burst (GRB) 090423 is observed for 10 seconds, the most distant object of any kind and also the oldest known o
Gamma ray burst (GRB) 090423 is observed for 10 seconds, the most distant object of any kind and also the oldest known object in the universe
Zach Daniels defeated Rick Michaels to become the new TNT Heavyweight Champion.
Zach Daniels defeated Rick Michaels to become the new TNT Heavyweight Champion.
38,000 London Marathon entrants have their home and email contacts published in a data protection breach
38,000 London Marathon entrants have their home and email contacts published in a data protection breach
West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle smashes the fastest century in history in just 30 balls
Christopher Henry Gayle OD is a former Jamaican cricketer who played international cricket for the West Indies from 1999 to 2021.
60 people are killed & 80 are injured after a train crashes in The Democratic Republic of the Congo
60 people are killed & 80 are injured after a train crashes in The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Beyoncé releases her 6th album "Lemonade" with a 1 hour film on HBO
Beyoncé releases her 6th album "Lemonade" with a 1 hour film on HBO
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconsti
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconstitutional third term
At least 54 jade miners buried by a mudslide in Kachin state, Myanmar
On 22 April 2019, a landslide triggered the collapse of a jade mine near Maw Wun Kalay, Hpakant, Kachin State, Myanmar, trapping at least 54 miners.
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official toll), in report by "The New York Times"
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
59th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition opens, with 80 participating. Main exhibition "The Milk of Dreams" cura
59th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition opens, with 80 participating. Main exhibition "The Milk of Dreams" curated by Cecilia Aleman. [1]
At least 100 bodies discovered in shallow graves in Shakahola forest, eastern Kenya. Believed to be members of Good News
At least 100 bodies discovered in shallow graves in Shakahola forest, eastern Kenya. Believed to be members of Good News International Church, which encourages salvation through starvation. [1]
International Coral Reef Initiative releases study showing that 84% of the world's coral reefs have been impacted by an
International Coral Reef Initiative releases study showing that 84% of the world's coral reefs have been impacted by an ongoing bleaching event that started in January 2023 [1]