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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What Happened on April 23?
Browse 16 historical entries recorded for April 23 — 4 events, 5 births, and 7 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 23(4)
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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Birthdays on April 23(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Son Chaeyoung
Son Chaeyoung, a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Laufey
Laufey, an Icelandic singer-songwriter and musician, was born.
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2000🎂 Birth
Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim, an American professional snowboarder, 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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Deaths on April 23(7)
1616🕊️ Death
William Shakespeare dies
The renowned English playwright and poet William Shakespeare died on this date.
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1979🕊️ Death
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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2019🕊️ Death
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick was an American soprano singer and presenter. She was born in 1983.
musicentertainment
2021🕊️ Death
Dan Kaminsky
Dan Kaminsky was an American internet security researcher. He was born in 1979.
technology
2022🕊️ Death
Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch was an American politician and President pro tempore of the United States Senate. He was born in 1934.
politics
2024🕊️ Death
Frank Field
Frank Field was a British politician. He was born in 1942.
politics
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: 4 events, 5 births, and 7 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 23
Examples currently recorded for April 23 include GRB 090423 Detected (2009), Arizona SB 1070 Signed into Law (2010), Toronto Van Attack (2018). View all events →
Birthdays on April 23
People recorded as born on April 23 include Son Chaeyoung, Laufey, Chloe Kim. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 23
Remembered figures who died on April 23 include William Shakespeare, Death of Blair Peach, Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 23?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 16 entries for April 23: 4 events, 5 births, and 7 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 23?
- One event currently recorded for April 23 is: GRB 090423 Detected.
- Who was born on April 23?
- People recorded as born on April 23 include Son Chaeyoung, Laufey, Chloe Kim.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 23?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for April 23.
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