What Happened on June 23?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 23
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 23, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
American Civil War
Year:
1865
American Civil War: At Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory, Confederate Brigadier General Stand Watie surrenders the last significant Confederate army.
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Christopher Latham Sholes
Year:
1868
Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer".
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United States Congress
Year:
1860
The United States Congress establishes the Government Printing Office.
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War of 1812
Year:
1812
War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war.
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Catherine the Great
Year:
1794
Empress Catherine II of Russia grants Jews permission to settle in Kyiv.
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John Jacob Astor
Year:
1810
John Jacob Astor forms the Pacific Fur Company.
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Rocky Mountains Park Act
Year:
1887
The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park.
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International Olympic Committee
Year:
1894
The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne in Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 23
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 23, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Martti Ahtisaari
Year of birth:
1937
Martti Ahtisaari, Finnish captain and politician, 10th President of Finland, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2023)
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Alan Haselhurst
Year of birth:
1937
Alan Haselhurst, English academic and politician
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Bronson M. Cutting
Year of birth:
1888
Bronson M. Cutting, American publisher and politician (died 1935)
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Richard Bach
Year of birth:
1936
Richard Bach, American novelist and essayist
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Scott Burton
Year of birth:
1939
Scott Burton, American sculptor (died 1989)
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Diana Trask
Year of birth:
1940
Diana Trask, Australian singer-songwriter
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Wilma Rudolph
Year of birth:
1940
Wilma Rudolph, American runner (died 1994)
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Mike Shrimpton
Year of birth:
1940
Mike Shrimpton, New Zealand cricketer and coach (died 2015)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 23
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 23, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
William Fox (politician)
Year of death:
1893
William Fox, English-New Zealand lawyer and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of New Zealand (born 1812)
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Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Year of death:
1914
Bhaktivinoda Thakur, Indian guru and philosopher (born 1838)
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Giuseppina Tuissi
Year of death:
1945
Giuseppina Tuissi, Italian journalist and activist (born 1923)
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Albert Gleizes
Year of death:
1953
Albert Gleizes, French painter (born 1881)
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Theophilus Shepstone
Year of death:
1893
Theophilus Shepstone, English-South African politician (born 1817)
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Wilhelm Eduard Weber
Year of death:
1891
Wilhelm Eduard Weber, German physicist and academic (born 1804)
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Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este
Year of death:
1848
Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este, Electress of Bavaria (born 1776)
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Ivan Kireyevsky
Year of death:
1856
Ivan Kireyevsky, Russian philosopher and critic (born 1806)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 23
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 23 around the world.
Golowan Festival
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe): First day of Golowan Festival (Cornwall)
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Festa de São João do Porto
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe): First night of Festa de São João do Porto (Porto)
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Jāņi
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe): Jāņi (Latvia)
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Kupala Night
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe): Kupala Night (Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine)
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Võidupüha
Victory Day (Estonia)
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Drăgaica fair
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe): Last day of Drăgaica fair (Buzău, Romania)
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Æthelthryth
Christian feast day: Æthelthryth
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Okinawa Memorial Day
Okinawa Memorial Day (Okinawa Prefecture)
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