1979⚡ Event
Death of Blair Peach
Blair Peach, a New Zealand teacher, was fatally injured during a demonstration against a National Front election meeting in London.
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What Happened on April 23?
Discover 16 historical moments on April 23 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 23(5)
2009⚡ Event
GRB 090423 Detected
The gamma-ray burst GRB 090423 was detected coming from the most distant astronomical object of any kind known at the time.
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2010⚡ Event
Arizona SB 1070 Signed into Law
Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed into law the controversial anti-illegal immigration bill SB 1070. Much of the law was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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2018⚡ Event
Toronto Van Attack
A man intentionally struck pedestrians with a van on Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada, leading to 11 deaths.
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2019⚡ Event
Myanmar Jade Mine Collapse
A landslide triggered the collapse of a jade mine in Hpakant, Myanmar, resulting in six confirmed deaths and presumed dozens more.
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Famous Birthdays on April 23(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Son Chaeyoung
Son Chaeyoung, a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter, was born.
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2000🎂 Birth
Lee Jeno
Lee Jeno, a South Korean rapper, vocalist, and dancer, was born.
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2018🎂 Birth
Prince Louis of Wales
Prince Louis of Wales, a member of the British royal family, was born.
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Notable Deaths on April 23(6)
1616🕊️ Death
William Shakespeare dies
The renowned English playwright and poet William Shakespeare died on this date.
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2019🕊️ Death
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick was an American soprano singer and presenter. She was born in 1983.
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2021🕊️ Death
Dan Kaminsky
Dan Kaminsky was an American internet security researcher. He was born in 1979.
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2022🕊️ Death
Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch was an American politician and President pro tempore of the United States Senate. He was born in 1934.
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2024🕊️ Death
Helen Vendler
Helen Vendler was an American literary critic. She was born in 1933.
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April 23 in History
April 23 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1979 to the present day.
Major Events on April 23
Among the most notable events on April 23: Death of Blair Peach (1979), GRB 090423 Detected (2009), Arizona SB 1070 Signed into Law (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 23
Notable figures born on April 23 include Son Chaeyoung, Laufey, Chloe Kim. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 23
Remembered figures who died on April 23 include William Shakespeare, Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick, Dan Kaminsky. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 23?
- April 23 is home to 16 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 23?
- One of the most notable events on April 23 is: Death of Blair Peach.
- Who was born on April 23?
- Famous figures born on April 23 include Son Chaeyoung, Laufey, Chloe Kim.
- How many historical events happened on April 23?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 23, spanning centuries of world history.
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