What Happened on September 23?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 23
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 23, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
United Mine Workers of America
Year:
1913
The United Mine Workers of America launch a strike which eventually escalated into the Colorado Coalfield War.
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Dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden
Year:
1905
Norway and Sweden sign the Karlstad Treaty, peacefully dissolving the Union between the two countries.
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Philippine–American War
Year:
1899
Philippine-American War: the American Asiatic Squadron destroys a Filipino battery at the Battle of Olongapo.
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Cape Virgenes
Year:
1884
On the night of 23–24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of nearby placer gold, beginning the Tierra del Fuego gold rush.
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World War I
Year:
1918
World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the Ottoman Empire at that time.
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1920 Louisiana hurricane
Year:
1920
The Louisiana hurricane dissipates over Kansas after forcing around 4,500 people to evacuate and causing $1.45 million in damages.
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Israel
Year:
2024
Israel launches airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing more than 490 people.
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World War II
Year:
1942
World War II: The Matanikau action on Guadalcanal begins: U.S. Marines attack Japanese units along the Matanikau River.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 23
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 23, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Davorin Popović
Year of birth:
1946
Davorin Popović, Bosnian singer-songwriter (died 2001)
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Suzanne Valadon
Year of birth:
1865
Suzanne Valadon, French model and painter (died 1938)
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Igor Ivanov
Year of birth:
1945
Igor Ivanov, Russian politician and diplomat, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Baroness Orczy
Year of birth:
1865
Emma Orczy, Hungarian-English author and playwright (died 1947)
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Genista McIntosh, Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall
Year of birth:
1946
Genista McIntosh, Baroness McIntosh, English politician
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Bernard Maris
Year of birth:
1946
Bernard Maris, French economist and journalist (died 2015)
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Christian Bordeleau
Year of birth:
1947
Christian Bordeleau, Canadian ice hockey player
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Mary Church Terrell
Year of birth:
1863
Mary Church Terrell, American author and activist (died 1954)
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 23
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 23, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Werner Voss
Year of death:
1917
Werner Voss, German lieutenant and pilot (born 1897)
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Richard Adolf Zsigmondy
Year of death:
1929
Richard Adolf Zsigmondy, Austrian-German chemist, physicist, and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1865)
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Francisco León de la Barra
Year of death:
1939
Francisco León de la Barra, Mexican politician and diplomat, interim president, 1911 (born 1863)
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Sigmund Freud
Year of death:
1939
Sigmund Freud, Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist (born 1856)
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Donato Álvarez
Year of death:
1913
Donato Álvarez, Argentinian general (born 1825)
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William Marsh Rice
Year of death:
1900
William Marsh Rice, American businessman, founded Rice University (born 1816)
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Louis-Joseph Papineau
Year of death:
1871
Louis-Joseph Papineau, Canadian lawyer and politician (born 1786)
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Urbain Le Verrier
Year of death:
1877
Urbain Le Verrier, French mathematician and astronomer (born 1811)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 23
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 23 around the world.
The Holocaust in Lithuania
Holocaust Memorial Day (Lithuania)
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Battle of Haifa (1918)
Haifa Day (Israel)
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Saudi National Day
National Day (Saudi Arabia)
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List of Teachers' Days
Teachers' Day (Brunei)
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International Day of Sign Languages
International Day of Sign Languages
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Celebrate Bisexuality Day
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (bisexual community)
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Grito de Lares
Grito de Lares (Puerto Rico)
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September 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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