Historical events on April 23
APRIL 23, 1467
Ottoman wars in Europe: Albanian leader Skanderbeg defeated an Ottoman army under Ballaban Badera to raise the siege of Krujë.
A series of military conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and various European states took place from the Late Middle Ages up through
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APRIL 23, 2009
The gamma-ray burst GRB 090423 was detected coming from the most distant astronomical object of any kind known at the time.
In gamma-ray astronomy, gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are extremely energetic events occurring in distant galaxies which represent the brightest and most powerful class
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APRIL 23, 1891
Chilean Civil War: The armored frigate Blanco Encalada was sunk at the Battle of Caldera Bay, the first ironclad warship lost to a self-propelled torpedo.
The Chilean Civil War of 1891 was a civil war in Chile fought between forces supporting Congress and forces supporting the President,
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APRIL 23, 1976
The American band the Ramones released their debut album, which became highly influential on the emerging punk rock movement.
The Ramones were an American punk rock band formed in the New York City neighborhood Forest Hills, Queens in 1974. Known for
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APRIL 23, 1942
Second World War: In retaliation for the Royal Air Force's bombing of Lübeck, the Luftwaffe began a series of air raids across England, beginning with Exeter.
World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all
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APRIL 23, 1920
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the country's unicameral legislature, first met in Ankara in the midst of the Turkish War of Independence.
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey, usually referred to simply as the GNAT or TBMM, also referred to as Parlamento, lit. 'Parliament' in
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APRIL 23, 1979
Blair Peach, a New Zealand teacher, was fatally injured while taking part in an Anti-Nazi League demonstration against a National Front election meeting in Southall, London.
Clement Blair Peach was a New Zealand teacher who was killed during an anti-racism demonstration in Southall, London, England. A campaigner and
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APRIL 23, 1348
The first knights of the Order of the Garter, an order of chivalry founded by King Edward III of England, were appointed.
A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state or representative for service to the
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APRIL 23, 1661
Charles II was crowned King of England, Scotland and Ireland at Westminster Abbey.
Charles II was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death in 1685.
APRIL 23, 1918
First World War: The British Royal Navy launched unsuccessful raids on Ostend and Zeebrugge in German-occupied Belgium.
World War I or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the
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APRIL 23, 1945
World War II: The US Army's 90th Infantry Division liberated Flossenbürg concentration camp (pictured) in Germany, freeing 1,500 prisoners.
World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all
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APRIL 23, 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.
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his prolific output across
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APRIL 23, 1971
The Rolling Stones released Sticky Fingers, the first album on their own label, Rolling Stones Records.
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of
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APRIL 23, 2010
Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed into law the controversial anti–illegal immigration bill SB 1070, much of which was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Janice Kay Brewer is an American politician who served as the 22nd governor of Arizona from 2009 to 2015, as a member
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APRIL 23, 2018
A man intentionally struck pedestrians with a van on Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada, leading to 11 deaths.
A vehicle-ramming attack occurred on April 23, 2018, when a rented van was driven along Yonge Street through the North York City
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APRIL 23, 1685
Succeeding Charles II, his late brother, James II was crowned King of England, becoming last Catholic to hold the title.
Charles II was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death in 1685.
APRIL 23, 1954
Batting for the Milwaukee Braves against Vic Raschi of the St. Louis Cardinals, Hank Aaron hit the first of his 755 home runs in Major League Baseball.
In baseball, batting is the act of facing the opposing pitcher and trying to produce offense for one's team. A batter or
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APRIL 23, 1467
Albanian commander Skanderbeg entered Krujë, breaking a 10-month siege by Ottoman forces.
Gjergj Kastrioti, commonly known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian feudal lord and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire
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APRIL 23, 2019
A landslide triggered the collapse of a jade mine in Hpakant, Myanmar, resulting in six confirmed deaths and presumed dozens more.
On 22 April 2019, a landslide triggered the collapse of a jade mine near Maw Wun Kalay, Hpakant, Kachin State, Myanmar, trapping
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