What Happened on April 23?
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EVENTS ON APRIL 23
Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 23, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Second Serbian Uprising
Year:
1815
The Second Serbian Uprising: A second phase of the national revolution of the Serbs against the Ottoman Empire, erupts shortly after the annexation of the country to the Ottoman Empire.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Year:
1724
Johann Sebastian Bach leads the first performance of his cantata Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104, illustrating the topic of the Good Shepherd in pastoral music.
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Charles II of England
Year:
1661
King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland is crowned in Westminster Abbey.
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Treaty of Oliva
Year:
1660
Treaty of Oliva is established between Sweden and Poland.
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University of Notre Dame
Year:
1879
Fire burns down the second main building and dome of the University of Notre Dame, which prompts the construction of the third, and current, Main Building with its golden dome.
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Chilean Civil War of 1891
Year:
1891
Chilean Civil War: The ironclad Blanco Encalada is sunk at Caldera Bay by torpedo boats.
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April Constitution of Poland
Year:
1935
The Polish Constitution of 1935 is adopted.
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Cardiff City F.C.
Year:
1927
Cardiff City defeat Arsenal in the FA Cup Final, the only time it has been won by a team not based in England.
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BIRTHS ON APRIL 23
Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 23, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Chuck Harmon
Year of birth:
1924
Chuck Harmon, American baseball player and scout (died 2019)
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J. P. Donleavy
Year of birth:
1926
J.P. Donleavy, American-Irish novelist and playwright (died 2017)
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Dolph Briscoe
Year of birth:
1923
Dolph Briscoe, American lieutenant and politician, 41st Governor of Texas (died 2010)
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Avram Davidson
Year of birth:
1923
Avram Davidson, American soldier and author (died 1993)
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Judy Agnew
Year of birth:
1921
Judy Agnew, Second Lady of the United States (died 2012)
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Shirley Temple
Year of birth:
1928
Shirley Temple, American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat (died 2014)
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George Steiner
Year of birth:
1929
George Steiner, French-American philosopher, author, and critic (died 2020)
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Barry Shepherd
Year of birth:
1937
Barry Shepherd, Australian cricketer (died 2001)
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DEATHS ON APRIL 23
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 23, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Teresa de la Parra
Year of death:
1936
Teresa de la Parra, French-Venezuelan author (born 1889)
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Rupert Brooke
Year of death:
1915
Rupert Brooke, English poet (born 1887)
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Charles G. Dawes
Year of death:
1951
Charles G. Dawes, American banker and politician, 30th Vice President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize laureate (born 1865)
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Jules Berry
Year of death:
1951
Jules Berry, French actor and director (born 1883)
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George Adamski
Year of death:
1965
George Adamski, Polish-American ufologist and author (born 1891)
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Pak Chungyang
Year of death:
1959
Bak Jungyang, Korean politician (born 1872)
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Alfred Packer
Year of death:
1907
Alferd Packer, American prospector and convicted cannibal (born 1842)
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Gédéon Ouimet
Year of death:
1905
Gédéon Ouimet, Canadian politician, 2nd Premier of Quebec (born 1823)
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HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 23
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 23 around the world.
Castile and León Day
Castile and León Day (Castile and León)
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Adalbert of Prague
Christian feast day: Adalbert of Prague
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Anglo-Manipur War
Khongjom Day (Manipur)
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National Sovereignty and Children's Day
National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Turkey and Northern Cyprus)
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World Book Day
World Book Day
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Navy Day
Navy Day (China)
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Saint George's Day in England
Christian feast day: Saint George's Day and its related observances: Saint George's Day (England)
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April 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: April 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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