What Happened on December 23?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 23 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 23(5)
1984⚡ Event
Aeroflot Flight 3519 Crash
An engine fire caused Aeroflot Flight 3519 to crash shortly after takeoff from Krasnoyarsk, USSR, killing all but one of the 111 people on board.
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1990⚡ Event
Slovenia Independence Referendum
About 88 percent of eligible voters in Slovenia voted to secede from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
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1997⚡ Event
Pioneer Helmet Public Display
The Pioneer Helmet, one of only six Anglo-Saxon helmets discovered, was first placed on public display.
2008⚡ Event
Guinean coup d'état
The Guinean military engineered a coup d'état on 12-23-2008, announcing plans to rule for two years before new presidential elections.
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Famous Birthdays on December 23(5)
Notable Deaths on December 23(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Death of Brandon Montrell
Brandon Montrell, an American TikTok personality and stand-up comedian, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Dési Bouterse
Dési Bouterse, a Surinamese general and politician who served as the 9th President of Suriname, died.
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December 23 in History
December 23 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1958 to the present day.
Major Events on December 23
Among the most notable events on December 23: Tokyo Tower Opens (1958), Aeroflot Flight 3519 Crash (1984), Slovenia Independence Referendum (1990). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 23
Notable figures born on December 23 include Reed Alexander, Bartosz Kapustka, Samuel Lino. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 23
Remembered figures who died on December 23 include Death of Brandon Montrell, Death of William Pope.L, Shyam Benegal. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 23?
- December 23 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on December 23?
- One of the most notable events on December 23 is: Tokyo Tower Opens.
- Who was born on December 23?
- Famous figures born on December 23 include Reed Alexander, Bartosz Kapustka, Samuel Lino.
- How many historical events happened on December 23?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 23, spanning centuries of world history.
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