Johannes Gutenberg prints his first Bible [estimated date] [1]
The Gutenberg Bible, also known as the 42-line Bible, the Mazarin Bible or the B42, was the earliest major book printed in Europe using mass-produced metal movable type.
What Happened on
A complete timeline of historical events, famous births, notable deaths, and holidays that occurred on February 23 throughout history.
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Historical Events on February 23
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the Seven Cities of Gold (Cibola)
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led a large expedition from what is now Mexico to present-day Kansas through what is now parts of the southwestern United...
The Alamo is besieged for 13 days until March 6 by the Mexican army under General Santa Anna; the entire garrison is eve
The Alamo is besieged for 13 days until March 6 by the Mexican army under General Santa Anna; the entire garrison is eventually killed
US acquires control of the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million
The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is an artificial 82-kilometer (51-mile) waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean.
US Marines raise the flag of the United States on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize-winning photo by Joe Ro
US Marines raise the flag of the United States on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize-winning photo by Joe Rosenthal later becomes iconic, inspiring the Marine Corps War Memorial sculpture
First mass inoculation against polio with the Jonas Salk vaccine takes place at Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh,
First mass inoculation against polio with the Jonas Salk vaccine takes place at Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Osama bin Laden publishes a fatwa declaring jihad against all Jews and Crusaders
Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden (10 March 1957 – 2 May 2011) was the founder and first general emir of the al-Qaeda militant organization.
"Trainspotting" directed by Danny Boyle based on the book by Irvine Welsh, starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Jo
"Trainspotting" directed by Danny Boyle based on the book by Irvine Welsh, starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller opens in cinemas in the UK and Ireland
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti makes his debut at the Vienna State Opera in Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata"
Luciano Pavarotti (12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most...
Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first NBA player to score 25,000 points
Wilton Norman Chamberlain ( CHAYM-bər-lin; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player.
Future US Governor Jeb Bush (21) weds Columba Bush (20) in Austin, Texas
George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was the 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993.
"Blue" country and pop singer LeAnn Rimes (19) weds backup dancer Dean Sheremet (21) at Perkins Chapel in Dallas, Texas
"Blue" country and pop singer LeAnn Rimes (19) weds backup dancer Dean Sheremet (21) at Perkins Chapel in Dallas, Texas
Actor Paul Rudd (33) weds publicist Julie Yaeger
Actor Paul Rudd (33) weds publicist Julie Yaeger
Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells
Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
Charles XI becomes King of Sweden (1660-97)
Charles XI or Carl (Swedish: Karl XI; 4 December [O.S. 24 November] 1655 – 15 April [O.S.
Fire in the Hofburg in Vienna, Emperor Leopold I rescued
The term "Hofburg fire" refers to any of several major fires that burned in the Hofburg (Royal Court section) of Vienna, Austria.
Joan Blaeu's publishing house is destroyed by fire in Amsterdam
Joan Blaeu's publishing house is destroyed by fire in Amsterdam
First major slave rebellion in South America begins, the Berbice uprising in Dutch colony of Bernice (modern Guyana) by
First major slave rebellion in South America begins, the Berbice uprising in Dutch colony of Bernice (modern Guyana) by slaves protesting conditions
Baron von Steuben joins Continental Army at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the winter encampment of the Continental Army, under the command of George Washington, during the American Revolutionary War.
Humane Society of Massachusetts incorporates to establish life-saving stations for distressed mariners
Humane Society of Massachusetts incorporates to establish life-saving stations for distressed mariners
First US raw cotton-to-cloth mill is founded in Waltham, Massachusetts
First US raw cotton-to-cloth mill is founded in Waltham, Massachusetts
Cato Street conspiracy uncovered, attempt to murder British Prime Minister Earl of Liverpool and Government Ministers
Cato Street conspiracy uncovered, attempt to murder British Prime Minister Earl of Liverpool and Government Ministers
College of Apothecaries organized in Philadephia; 1st US pharmacy college
College of Apothecaries organized in Philadephia; 1st US pharmacy college
Boston is incorporated as a city, receiving the first city charter in Massachusetts [1]
Boston () is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States.
Polish revolutionaries march on Kraków, but are defeated
The Kraków Uprising (Polish: powstanie krakowskie, rewolucja krakowska; German: Krakauer Aufstand; Russian: краковское восстание) of 1846 was an attempt, led by Polish insurgents such as Jan...
Great Britain & Orange Free state sign Convention of Bloemfontein
The Orange Free State was a landlocked independent Boer republic in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century, which ceased to exist after it was defeated and surrendered to the...
Dutch Prime Minister Floris van Hall resigns
Dutch Prime Minister Floris van Hall resigns
Louisiana governor signs public accommodations law
Louisiana governor signs public accommodations law
Mississippi is readmitted to US after the Civil War
Mississippi is readmitted to US after the Civil War
Major Walter Clopton Wingfield patents a game he calls "sphairistike," now known as lawn tennis
Major Walter Clopton Wingfield patents a game he calls "sphairistike," now known as lawn tennis
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Aluminum manufacturing process developed
Aluminum manufacturing process developed
French/Italian Riviera struck by Earthquake; 2,000 die
French/Italian Riviera struck by Earthquake; 2,000 die
1st college student government forms at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
1st college student government forms at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Tootsie Roll introduced by Leo Hirshfield
Tootsie Roll () is a chocolate taffy candy that has been manufactured in the United States since 1907.
Battle at Hart's Hill, South Africa (Boers vs British army)
Battle at Hart's Hill, South Africa (Boers vs British army)
The Sultan agrees to an Austro-Russian plan to reform the government of Macedonia in yet another effort to stifle the ri
The Sultan agrees to an Austro-Russian plan to reform the government of Macedonia in yet another effort to stifle the rising disorder among the rival Bulgarian
Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is created, home to the Milford Track and at 4,600 square miles (12,000 square km
Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is created, home to the Milford Track and at 4,600 square miles (12,000 square km), one of the world's largest
First Rotary Club formed by 4 men in the Unity Building, Chicago
First Rotary Club formed by 4 men in the Unity Building, Chicago
1st radio contest held (Philadelphia)
Philadelphia ( FIL-ə-DEL-fee-ə), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Nevada reduces residency requirement for divorces from 1 year to 6 months
Nevada reduces residency requirement for divorces from 1 year to 6 months
US Congress authorizes McKinley Memorial $1 gold coin
The McKinley Birthplace Memorial gold dollar was a commemorative coin struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1916 and 1917, depicting the 25th President of the United States, William...
First victory of the Red Army over the Kaiser's German troops near Narva and Pskov; since 1923, this date becomes the Da
First victory of the Red Army over the Kaiser's German troops near Narva and Pskov; since 1923, this date becomes the Day of the Red Army in honor of this victory
First US transcontinental airmail flight arrives in NYC from San Francisco
First US transcontinental airmail flight arrives in NYC from San Francisco
German Republic day with laws against worker
The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen) was one of the constituent states of the federally organized Weimar Republic from 1919 to 1933.
1st rocket air mail flight, Greenwood Lake, NY
1st rocket air mail flight, Greenwood Lake, NY
Russian troops conquer Lasi Island
Russian troops conquer Lasi Island
Plutonium is first produced and isolated by American chemist Glenn T. Seaborg at Berkeley
Plutonium is a chemical element; it has symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It is a silvery-gray actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air, and forms a dull coating when oxidized.
Japanese submarine fires on oil refinery in Ellwood, California
The Bombardment of Ellwood during World War II was a naval attack by a Japanese submarine against United States coastal targets near Santa Barbara, California in February 1942.
German troops pull back through Kasserine-pass Tunisia
German troops pull back through Kasserine-pass Tunisia
Major General Omar Bradley arrives in Dakar & Marrakesh
Major General Omar Bradley arrives in Dakar & Marrakesh
2nd Dutch government in exile of Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy forms in London, London
2nd Dutch government in exile of Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy forms in London, London
Following his Nordic combined gold medal in St. Moritz (1948), Heikki Hasu takes his 2nd Olympic gold as part of Finland
Following his Nordic combined gold medal in St. Moritz (1948), Heikki Hasu takes his 2nd Olympic gold as part of Finland’s 4 x 10k cross country relay team at the Olso Winter Games
Edgar Faure forms French government
Legislative elections were held in France on 2 January 1956 to elect the third National Assembly of the Fourth Republic. The elections were held using party-list proportional representation.
20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) closes in Moscow, Russia, USSR
The Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), at some points known as the Russian Communist Party (Bolsheviks) and the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks), and sometimes referred to as the...
The founding congress of the Senegalese Popular Bloc is opened in Dakar
The founding congress of the Senegalese Popular Bloc is opened in Dakar
KVIE TV channel 6 in Sacramento-Stockton, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
KVIE TV channel 6 in Sacramento-Stockton, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Carol Heiss wins the women's figure skating gold medal at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics; US takes the singles double
Carol Heiss wins the women's figure skating gold medal at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics; US takes the singles double after David Jenkins wins men's event
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough president
Constance Baker Motley was an American jurist and politician who served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Military coup in Syria ends Bitar government
The 1966 Syrian coup d'état (also known as the 23 February Movement) refers to events between 21 and 23 February during which the government of the Syrian Arab Republic was overthrown and replaced.
25th amendment (US Presidential succession) adopted
The United States presidential line of succession is the order in which the vice president of the United States and other officers of the U.S.
11th Daytona 500: LeeRoy Yarbrough driving for Junior Johnson, catches Charlie Glotzbach on final lap to win; first Dayt
11th Daytona 500: LeeRoy Yarbrough driving for Junior Johnson, catches Charlie Glotzbach on final lap to win; first Daytona 500 won on a last lap pass
Guyana becomes a republic (National Day)
This is a list of the heads of state of Guyana, from the independence of Guyana in 1966 to the present day. From 1966 to 1970 the head of state under the Constitution of 1966 was the queen of Guyana,...
Boston Bruins begin 13 NHL game winning streak
Boston Bruins begin 13 NHL game winning streak
Price of gold goes up $10 overnight to record $95 an ounce in London
Price of gold goes up $10 overnight to record $95 an ounce in London
In response to the energy crisis, daylight saving time commences nearly two months early in the United States.
In response to the energy crisis, daylight saving time commences nearly two months early in the United States.
Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps
Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps
Michael Frayn's "Noises Off" premieres in London
Noises Off is a 1982 farce by the English playwright Michael Frayn. Frayn conceived the idea in 1970 while watching from the wings a performance of The Two of Us, a farce that he had written for Lynn...
25th Grammy Awards: "Roxanna"and "Toto IV"; Men at Work win
25th Grammy Awards: "Roxanna"and "Toto IV"; Men at Work win
Russian Writers Union accepts Boris Pasternak posthumous as member
Russian Writers Union accepts Boris Pasternak posthumous as member
Chicago gives Cubs right to install lights & play up to 18 night games
Chicago gives Cubs right to install lights & play up to 18 night games
Ian Smith 173* NZ v India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat
Ian Smith 173* NZ v India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat
Cricketer Andy Flower scores 115* on ODI debut as Zimbabwe lose to Sri Lanka
The Zimbabwe men's national cricket team, also known as the Chevrons, represents Zimbabwe in men's international cricket and is overseen by Zimbabwe Cricket.
Gary Coleman wins $1,280,000 lawsuit against parents for high fees
Gary Coleman wins $1,280,000 lawsuit against parents for high fees
Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay $10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes
Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay $10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes official 3/23)
Antoine Nduwayo appointed Premier of Burundi
Antoine Nduwayo was the Prime Minister of Burundi from 22 February 1995, until 31 July 1996. Nduwayo is an ethnic Tutsi.
Ali Abu Kamal opens fire in Empire State Building & kills 1
Ali Abu Kamal opens fire in Empire State Building & kills 1
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Charleston, South Carolina on WAVF 96.1 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Charleston, South Carolina on WAVF 96.1 FM
An avalanche destroys the Austrian village of Galtür, killing 31
On the afternoon of 18 January 2017, an avalanche occurred on Gran Sasso d'Italia massif, one of the mountains above Rigopiano, impacting and destroying the four-star Hotel Rigopiano in Farindola,...
Sky Disc of Nebra, world's oldest map of the stars at 3,600 years old, recovered in police sting operation in Basal, Swi
Sky Disc of Nebra, world's oldest map of the stars at 3,600 years old, recovered in police sting operation in Basal, Switzerland after being illegally excavated in Germany [1]
Dubai Ports World agrees to postpone its plans to take over management of six U.S. ports after the proposal ignited hars
Dubai Ports World agrees to postpone its plans to take over management of six U.S. ports after the proposal ignited harsh bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill.
A train derails on an evening express service near Grayrigg, Cumbria, England, killing one person and injuring 22. This
A train derails on an evening express service near Grayrigg, Cumbria, England, killing one person and injuring 22. This results in hundreds of points being checked over the UK after a few similar accidents.
B-2 Spirit of the USAF crashes at Guam. Crew survives but aircraft written off, the most expensive air crash in human hi
B-2 Spirit of the USAF crashes at Guam. Crew survives but aircraft written off, the most expensive air crash in human history (aircraft alone cost $1.2Bn). B-2 had a perfect safety record before the crash; not one B-2 ever crashed.
Venezuela's economy grew 0.6% in the last quarter of 2010, technically leaving the recession after six quarters, it is r
Venezuela's economy grew 0.6% in the last quarter of 2010, technically leaving the recession after six quarters, it is reported today
A series of bomb attacks across 12 Iraqi cities kills 60 and injures 200
A series of bomb attacks across 12 Iraqi cities kills 60 and injures 200
51 people are killed and 62 are injured in conflict between rival tribes in Darfur, Sudan
51 people are killed and 62 are injured in conflict between rival tribes in Darfur, Sudan
56th Daytona 500: Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks a 55-race winless streak to win his 2nd Great American Race
56th Daytona 500: Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks a 55-race winless streak to win his 2nd Great American Race
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m c
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m champion
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of th
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of the killing emerges in May, prompting arrests.
COVID-19 antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests 4 million people have had the virus in Lagos state alone, more than offic
COVID-19 antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests 4 million people have had the virus in Lagos state alone, more than officially recorded for whole of Africa [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]
Famous Births on February 23
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Samuel Pepys is born
Samuel Pepys, English writer and politician, known for english writer and politician, was born on 1633-02-23.
birth
Mayer Amschel Rothschild is born
Mayer Amschel Rothschild, German banker, known for german banker, was born on 1744-02-23.
birth
W.E.B. Du Bois is born
W.E.B. Du Bois, American sociologist and activist, known for american sociologist and activist, was born on 1868-02-23.
birth
Viktor Yushchenko is born
Viktor Yushchenko is born
birth
Naruhito is born
Naruhito is born
birth
Michael Dell is born
Michael Dell, American businessman, known for american businessman, was born on 1966-02-23. Michael Saul Dell is an American billionaire businessman and investor.
birth
Kelly Macdonald is born
Kelly Macdonald, Scottish actress, known for scottish actress, was born on 1977-02-23. Kelly Macdonald is a Scottish actress.
birth
Josh Gad is born
Josh Gad, American actor and singer, known for american actor and singer, was born on 1982-02-23. Joshua Ilan Gad is an American actor.
birth
Aziz Ansari is born
Aziz Ansari, American actor and comedian, known for american actor and comedian, was born on 1984-02-23. Aziz Ismail Ansari is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
birth
Emily Blunt is born
Emily Blunt, British actress, known for british actress, was born on 1984-02-23. Emily Olivia Laura Blunt is a British actress.
birth
Dakota Fanning is born
Dakota Fanning, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1995-02-23. Hannah Dakota Fanning is an American actress.
birth
George Frideric Handel is born
George Frideric Handel, British musician, known for german-british baroque composer, was born on 1685-02-23.
birth
Robert Lopez is born
Robert Lopez, American musician, known for american songwriter of musicals, was born on 1976-02-23.
birth
Elston Howard is born
Elston Howard, American athlete, known for american baseball player and coach, was born on 1929-02-23.
birth
Nicolas Fouquet is born
Nicolas Fouquet, French official, known for french official, was born on 1615-02-23.
Notable Deaths on February 23
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John Keats dies
John Keats, English romantic poet, known for english romantic poet, died on 1821-02-23.
death
John Quincy Adams dies
John Quincy Adams dies
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Carl Friedrich Gauss dies
Carl Friedrich Gauss, German scholar, known for german scholar, died on 1855-02-23.
death
Edward Elgar dies
Edward Elgar, British composer, known for english composer, died on 1934-02-23. Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works…
death
Leo Baekeland dies
Leo Baekeland, Belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, known for belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, died on 1944-02-23. Leo Hendrik Baekeland was a Belgian chemist.
death
Stan Laurel dies
Stan Laurel, English actor and comedian, known for english actor and comedian, died on 1965-02-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 23, 1455?
- The Gutenberg Bible, also known as the 42-line Bible, the Mazarin Bible or the B42, was the earliest major book printed in Europe using mass-produced metal movable type.
- What happened on February 23, 1540?
- Francisco Vázquez de Coronado was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led a large expedition from what is now Mexico to present-day Kansas through what is now parts of the southwestern United...
- What happened on February 23, 1836?
- The Alamo is besieged for 13 days until March 6 by the Mexican army under General Santa Anna; the entire garrison is eventually killed
- What happened on February 23, 1904?
- The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is an artificial 82-kilometer (51-mile) waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean.
- What happened on February 23, 1945?
- US Marines raise the flag of the United States on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize-winning photo by Joe Rosenthal later becomes iconic, inspiring the Marine Corps War Memorial sculpture
Complete Timeline — February 23 Through the Ages
Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells
Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells
Johannes Gutenberg prints his first Bible [estimated date] [1]
The Gutenberg Bible, also known as the 42-line Bible, the Mazarin Bible or the B42, was the earliest major book printed in Europe using mass-produced metal movable type.
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the Seven Cities of Gold (Cibola)
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led a large expedition from what is now Mexico to present-day Kansas through what is now parts of the southwestern United...
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
Nicolas Fouquet is born
Nicolas Fouquet, French official, known for french official, was born on 1615-02-23.
Samuel Pepys is born
Samuel Pepys, English writer and politician, known for english writer and politician, was born on 1633-02-23.
Charles XI becomes King of Sweden (1660-97)
Charles XI or Carl (Swedish: Karl XI; 4 December [O.S. 24 November] 1655 – 15 April [O.S.
Fire in the Hofburg in Vienna, Emperor Leopold I rescued
The term "Hofburg fire" refers to any of several major fires that burned in the Hofburg (Royal Court section) of Vienna, Austria.
Joan Blaeu's publishing house is destroyed by fire in Amsterdam
Joan Blaeu's publishing house is destroyed by fire in Amsterdam
George Frideric Handel is born
George Frideric Handel, British musician, known for german-british baroque composer, was born on 1685-02-23.
Mayer Amschel Rothschild is born
Mayer Amschel Rothschild, German banker, known for german banker, was born on 1744-02-23.
First major slave rebellion in South America begins, the Berbice uprising in Dutch colony of Bernice (modern Guyana) by
First major slave rebellion in South America begins, the Berbice uprising in Dutch colony of Bernice (modern Guyana) by slaves protesting conditions
Baron von Steuben joins Continental Army at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the winter encampment of the Continental Army, under the command of George Washington, during the American Revolutionary War.
Humane Society of Massachusetts incorporates to establish life-saving stations for distressed mariners
Humane Society of Massachusetts incorporates to establish life-saving stations for distressed mariners
First US raw cotton-to-cloth mill is founded in Waltham, Massachusetts
First US raw cotton-to-cloth mill is founded in Waltham, Massachusetts
Cato Street conspiracy uncovered, attempt to murder British Prime Minister Earl of Liverpool and Government Ministers
Cato Street conspiracy uncovered, attempt to murder British Prime Minister Earl of Liverpool and Government Ministers
College of Apothecaries organized in Philadephia; 1st US pharmacy college
College of Apothecaries organized in Philadephia; 1st US pharmacy college
John Keats dies
John Keats, English romantic poet, known for english romantic poet, died on 1821-02-23.
Boston is incorporated as a city, receiving the first city charter in Massachusetts [1]
Boston () is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States.
The Alamo is besieged for 13 days until March 6 by the Mexican army under General Santa Anna; the entire garrison is eve
The Alamo is besieged for 13 days until March 6 by the Mexican army under General Santa Anna; the entire garrison is eventually killed
Polish revolutionaries march on Kraków, but are defeated
The Kraków Uprising (Polish: powstanie krakowskie, rewolucja krakowska; German: Krakauer Aufstand; Russian: краковское восстание) of 1846 was an attempt, led by Polish insurgents such as Jan...
John Quincy Adams dies
John Quincy Adams dies
Great Britain & Orange Free state sign Convention of Bloemfontein
The Orange Free State was a landlocked independent Boer republic in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century, which ceased to exist after it was defeated and surrendered to the...
Carl Friedrich Gauss dies
Carl Friedrich Gauss, German scholar, known for german scholar, died on 1855-02-23.
Dutch Prime Minister Floris van Hall resigns
Dutch Prime Minister Floris van Hall resigns
W.E.B. Du Bois is born
W.E.B. Du Bois, American sociologist and activist, known for american sociologist and activist, was born on 1868-02-23.
Louisiana governor signs public accommodations law
Louisiana governor signs public accommodations law
Mississippi is readmitted to US after the Civil War
Mississippi is readmitted to US after the Civil War
Major Walter Clopton Wingfield patents a game he calls "sphairistike," now known as lawn tennis
Major Walter Clopton Wingfield patents a game he calls "sphairistike," now known as lawn tennis
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Aluminum manufacturing process developed
Aluminum manufacturing process developed
French/Italian Riviera struck by Earthquake; 2,000 die
French/Italian Riviera struck by Earthquake; 2,000 die
1st college student government forms at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
1st college student government forms at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Tootsie Roll introduced by Leo Hirshfield
Tootsie Roll () is a chocolate taffy candy that has been manufactured in the United States since 1907.
Battle at Hart's Hill, South Africa (Boers vs British army)
Battle at Hart's Hill, South Africa (Boers vs British army)
The Sultan agrees to an Austro-Russian plan to reform the government of Macedonia in yet another effort to stifle the ri
The Sultan agrees to an Austro-Russian plan to reform the government of Macedonia in yet another effort to stifle the rising disorder among the rival Bulgarian
US acquires control of the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million
The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is an artificial 82-kilometer (51-mile) waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean.
Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is created, home to the Milford Track and at 4,600 square miles (12,000 square km
Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is created, home to the Milford Track and at 4,600 square miles (12,000 square km), one of the world's largest
First Rotary Club formed by 4 men in the Unity Building, Chicago
First Rotary Club formed by 4 men in the Unity Building, Chicago
1st radio contest held (Philadelphia)
Philadelphia ( FIL-ə-DEL-fee-ə), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Nevada reduces residency requirement for divorces from 1 year to 6 months
Nevada reduces residency requirement for divorces from 1 year to 6 months
US Congress authorizes McKinley Memorial $1 gold coin
The McKinley Birthplace Memorial gold dollar was a commemorative coin struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1916 and 1917, depicting the 25th President of the United States, William...
First victory of the Red Army over the Kaiser's German troops near Narva and Pskov; since 1923, this date becomes the Da
First victory of the Red Army over the Kaiser's German troops near Narva and Pskov; since 1923, this date becomes the Day of the Red Army in honor of this victory
First US transcontinental airmail flight arrives in NYC from San Francisco
First US transcontinental airmail flight arrives in NYC from San Francisco
German Republic day with laws against worker
The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen) was one of the constituent states of the federally organized Weimar Republic from 1919 to 1933.
Elston Howard is born
Elston Howard, American athlete, known for american baseball player and coach, was born on 1929-02-23.
Edward Elgar dies
Edward Elgar, British composer, known for english composer, died on 1934-02-23. Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works…
1st rocket air mail flight, Greenwood Lake, NY
1st rocket air mail flight, Greenwood Lake, NY
Russian troops conquer Lasi Island
Russian troops conquer Lasi Island
Plutonium is first produced and isolated by American chemist Glenn T. Seaborg at Berkeley
Plutonium is a chemical element; it has symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It is a silvery-gray actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air, and forms a dull coating when oxidized.
Japanese submarine fires on oil refinery in Ellwood, California
The Bombardment of Ellwood during World War II was a naval attack by a Japanese submarine against United States coastal targets near Santa Barbara, California in February 1942.
German troops pull back through Kasserine-pass Tunisia
German troops pull back through Kasserine-pass Tunisia
Major General Omar Bradley arrives in Dakar & Marrakesh
Major General Omar Bradley arrives in Dakar & Marrakesh
Leo Baekeland dies
Leo Baekeland, Belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, known for belgian chemist; inventor of bakelite, died on 1944-02-23. Leo Hendrik Baekeland was a Belgian chemist.
US Marines raise the flag of the United States on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize-winning photo by Joe Ro
US Marines raise the flag of the United States on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize-winning photo by Joe Rosenthal later becomes iconic, inspiring the Marine Corps War Memorial sculpture
2nd Dutch government in exile of Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy forms in London, London
2nd Dutch government in exile of Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy forms in London, London
Following his Nordic combined gold medal in St. Moritz (1948), Heikki Hasu takes his 2nd Olympic gold as part of Finland
Following his Nordic combined gold medal in St. Moritz (1948), Heikki Hasu takes his 2nd Olympic gold as part of Finland’s 4 x 10k cross country relay team at the Olso Winter Games
First mass inoculation against polio with the Jonas Salk vaccine takes place at Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh,
First mass inoculation against polio with the Jonas Salk vaccine takes place at Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Edgar Faure forms French government
Legislative elections were held in France on 2 January 1956 to elect the third National Assembly of the Fourth Republic. The elections were held using party-list proportional representation.
Viktor Yushchenko is born
Viktor Yushchenko is born
20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) closes in Moscow, Russia, USSR
The Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), at some points known as the Russian Communist Party (Bolsheviks) and the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks), and sometimes referred to as the...
The founding congress of the Senegalese Popular Bloc is opened in Dakar
The founding congress of the Senegalese Popular Bloc is opened in Dakar
KVIE TV channel 6 in Sacramento-Stockton, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
KVIE TV channel 6 in Sacramento-Stockton, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Carol Heiss wins the women's figure skating gold medal at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics; US takes the singles double
Carol Heiss wins the women's figure skating gold medal at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics; US takes the singles double after David Jenkins wins men's event
Naruhito is born
Naruhito is born
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti makes his debut at the Vienna State Opera in Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata"
Luciano Pavarotti (12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most...
Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough president
Constance Baker Motley was an American jurist and politician who served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Stan Laurel dies
Stan Laurel, English actor and comedian, known for english actor and comedian, died on 1965-02-23.
Military coup in Syria ends Bitar government
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Michael Dell is born
Michael Dell, American businessman, known for american businessman, was born on 1966-02-23. Michael Saul Dell is an American billionaire businessman and investor.
25th amendment (US Presidential succession) adopted
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Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first NBA player to score 25,000 points
Wilton Norman Chamberlain ( CHAYM-bər-lin; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player.
11th Daytona 500: LeeRoy Yarbrough driving for Junior Johnson, catches Charlie Glotzbach on final lap to win; first Dayt
11th Daytona 500: LeeRoy Yarbrough driving for Junior Johnson, catches Charlie Glotzbach on final lap to win; first Daytona 500 won on a last lap pass
Guyana becomes a republic (National Day)
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Boston Bruins begin 13 NHL game winning streak
Boston Bruins begin 13 NHL game winning streak
Price of gold goes up $10 overnight to record $95 an ounce in London
Price of gold goes up $10 overnight to record $95 an ounce in London
Future US Governor Jeb Bush (21) weds Columba Bush (20) in Austin, Texas
George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was the 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993.
In response to the energy crisis, daylight saving time commences nearly two months early in the United States.
In response to the energy crisis, daylight saving time commences nearly two months early in the United States.
Robert Lopez is born
Robert Lopez, American musician, known for american songwriter of musicals, was born on 1976-02-23.
Kelly Macdonald is born
Kelly Macdonald, Scottish actress, known for scottish actress, was born on 1977-02-23. Kelly Macdonald is a Scottish actress.
Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps
Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps
Michael Frayn's "Noises Off" premieres in London
Noises Off is a 1982 farce by the English playwright Michael Frayn. Frayn conceived the idea in 1970 while watching from the wings a performance of The Two of Us, a farce that he had written for Lynn...
Josh Gad is born
Josh Gad, American actor and singer, known for american actor and singer, was born on 1982-02-23. Joshua Ilan Gad is an American actor.
25th Grammy Awards: "Roxanna"and "Toto IV"; Men at Work win
25th Grammy Awards: "Roxanna"and "Toto IV"; Men at Work win
Aziz Ansari is born
Aziz Ansari, American actor and comedian, known for american actor and comedian, was born on 1984-02-23. Aziz Ismail Ansari is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
Emily Blunt is born
Emily Blunt, British actress, known for british actress, was born on 1984-02-23. Emily Olivia Laura Blunt is a British actress.
Russian Writers Union accepts Boris Pasternak posthumous as member
Russian Writers Union accepts Boris Pasternak posthumous as member
Chicago gives Cubs right to install lights & play up to 18 night games
Chicago gives Cubs right to install lights & play up to 18 night games
Ian Smith 173* NZ v India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat
Ian Smith 173* NZ v India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat
Cricketer Andy Flower scores 115* on ODI debut as Zimbabwe lose to Sri Lanka
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Gary Coleman wins $1,280,000 lawsuit against parents for high fees
Gary Coleman wins $1,280,000 lawsuit against parents for high fees
Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay $10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes
Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay $10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes official 3/23)
Antoine Nduwayo appointed Premier of Burundi
Antoine Nduwayo was the Prime Minister of Burundi from 22 February 1995, until 31 July 1996. Nduwayo is an ethnic Tutsi.
Dakota Fanning is born
Dakota Fanning, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1995-02-23. Hannah Dakota Fanning is an American actress.
"Trainspotting" directed by Danny Boyle based on the book by Irvine Welsh, starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Jo
"Trainspotting" directed by Danny Boyle based on the book by Irvine Welsh, starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller opens in cinemas in the UK and Ireland
Ali Abu Kamal opens fire in Empire State Building & kills 1
Ali Abu Kamal opens fire in Empire State Building & kills 1
Osama bin Laden publishes a fatwa declaring jihad against all Jews and Crusaders
Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden (10 March 1957 – 2 May 2011) was the founder and first general emir of the al-Qaeda militant organization.
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Charleston, South Carolina on WAVF 96.1 FM
Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Charleston, South Carolina on WAVF 96.1 FM
An avalanche destroys the Austrian village of Galtür, killing 31
On the afternoon of 18 January 2017, an avalanche occurred on Gran Sasso d'Italia massif, one of the mountains above Rigopiano, impacting and destroying the four-star Hotel Rigopiano in Farindola,...
"Blue" country and pop singer LeAnn Rimes (19) weds backup dancer Dean Sheremet (21) at Perkins Chapel in Dallas, Texas
"Blue" country and pop singer LeAnn Rimes (19) weds backup dancer Dean Sheremet (21) at Perkins Chapel in Dallas, Texas
Sky Disc of Nebra, world's oldest map of the stars at 3,600 years old, recovered in police sting operation in Basal, Swi
Sky Disc of Nebra, world's oldest map of the stars at 3,600 years old, recovered in police sting operation in Basal, Switzerland after being illegally excavated in Germany [1]
Actor Paul Rudd (33) weds publicist Julie Yaeger
Actor Paul Rudd (33) weds publicist Julie Yaeger
Dubai Ports World agrees to postpone its plans to take over management of six U.S. ports after the proposal ignited hars
Dubai Ports World agrees to postpone its plans to take over management of six U.S. ports after the proposal ignited harsh bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill.
A train derails on an evening express service near Grayrigg, Cumbria, England, killing one person and injuring 22. This
A train derails on an evening express service near Grayrigg, Cumbria, England, killing one person and injuring 22. This results in hundreds of points being checked over the UK after a few similar accidents.
B-2 Spirit of the USAF crashes at Guam. Crew survives but aircraft written off, the most expensive air crash in human hi
B-2 Spirit of the USAF crashes at Guam. Crew survives but aircraft written off, the most expensive air crash in human history (aircraft alone cost $1.2Bn). B-2 had a perfect safety record before the crash; not one B-2 ever crashed.
Venezuela's economy grew 0.6% in the last quarter of 2010, technically leaving the recession after six quarters, it is r
Venezuela's economy grew 0.6% in the last quarter of 2010, technically leaving the recession after six quarters, it is reported today
A series of bomb attacks across 12 Iraqi cities kills 60 and injures 200
A series of bomb attacks across 12 Iraqi cities kills 60 and injures 200
51 people are killed and 62 are injured in conflict between rival tribes in Darfur, Sudan
51 people are killed and 62 are injured in conflict between rival tribes in Darfur, Sudan
56th Daytona 500: Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks a 55-race winless streak to win his 2nd Great American Race
56th Daytona 500: Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks a 55-race winless streak to win his 2nd Great American Race
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m c
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m champion
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of th
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of the killing emerges in May, prompting arrests.
COVID-19 antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests 4 million people have had the virus in Lagos state alone, more than offic
COVID-19 antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests 4 million people have had the virus in Lagos state alone, more than officially recorded for whole of Africa [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]