What Happened on July 23?
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EVENTS ON JULY 23
Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 23, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Chinese Communist Party
Year:
1921
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is established at the founding National Congress.
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All India Radio
Year:
1927
The first station of the Indian Broadcasting Company goes on the air in Bombay.
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Alexander I of Yugoslavia
Year:
1919
Prince Regent Aleksander Karađorđević signs the decree establishing the University of Ljubljana
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July Crisis
Year:
1914
July Crisis: Austria-Hungary issues a series of demands in an ultimatum to the Kingdom of Serbia demanding Serbia to allow the Austrians to determine who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Serbia accepts all but one of those demands and Austria declares war on July 28.
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Amsden Building collapse
Year:
1906
The Amsden Building collapse in Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S., claimed 12 lives.
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Second Constitutional Era
Year:
1908
The Second Constitution accepted by the Ottomans.
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Catalonia
Year:
1936
In Catalonia, Spain, the Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia is founded through the merger of Socialist and Communist parties.
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Bulgaria
Year:
1942
Bulgarian poet and Communist leader Nikola Vaptsarov is executed by firing squad.
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BIRTHS ON JULY 23
Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 23, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Te Atairangikaahu
Year of birth:
1931
Te Atairangikaahu, Māori queen (died 2006)
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Richard Rogers
Year of birth:
1933
Richard Rogers, Italian-English architect, designed the Millennium Dome and Lloyd's building (died 2021)
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Claude Fournier (filmmaker)
Year of birth:
1931
Claude Fournier, Canadian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer (died 2023)
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Leon Fleisher
Year of birth:
1928
Leon Fleisher, American pianist and conductor (died 2020)
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Vera Rubin
Year of birth:
1928
Vera Rubin, American astronomer and academic (died 2016)
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Benedict Groeschel
Year of birth:
1933
Benedict Groeschel, American priest, psychologist, and talk show host (died 2014)
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Bert Convy
Year of birth:
1933
Bert Convy, American actor, singer, and game show host (died 1991)
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Don Drysdale
Year of birth:
1936
Don Drysdale, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 1993)
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DEATHS ON JULY 23
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 23, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
George Lyman Kittredge
Year of death:
1941
George Lyman Kittredge, American scholar and educator (born 1860)
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José Quiñones Gonzales
Year of death:
1941
José Quiñones Gonzales, Peruvian soldier and pilot (born 1914)
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Andy Ducat
Year of death:
1942
Andy Ducat, English cricketer and footballer (born 1886)
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Adam Czerniaków
Year of death:
1942
Adam Czerniaków, Polish engineer and politician (born 1880)
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D. W. Griffith
Year of death:
1948
D. W. Griffith, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1875)
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Anna Abrikosova
Year of death:
1936
Anna Abrikosova, Russian linguist (born 1882)
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Tenby Davies
Year of death:
1932
Tenby Davies, Welsh runner (born 1884)
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Conrad Kohrs
Year of death:
1920
Conrad Kohrs, German-American rancher and politician (born 1835)
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HOLIDAYS ON JULY 23
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 23 around the world.
Rastafari
Birthday of Haile Selassie (Rastafari)
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Mercè Prat i Prat
Christian feast day: Mercè Prat i Prat
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July 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Liborius of Le Mans
Christian feast day: Liborius of Le Mans
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María Pilar López de Maturana Ortiz de Zárate
Christian feast day: Margarita María
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Children's Day
Children's Day (Indonesia)
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John Cassian
Christian feast day: John Cassian (Western Christianity)
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Bridget of Sweden
Christian feast day: Bridget of Sweden
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