1987⚡ Event
SN 1987A Supernova Observed
SN 1987A, the first supernova studied in detail by modern astronomers, was observed from Earth. It occurred in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
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What Happened on February 23?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 23 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 23(4)
2008⚡ Event
B-2 Spirit crash in Guam
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber crashed on the runway shortly after takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
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2017⚡ Event
Battle of al-Bab
Allied troops led by the Turkish Armed Forces captured the city of al-Bab from the Islamic State during the Syrian civil war.
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2021⚡ Event
Ecuadorian prison riots
Riots in four Ecuadorian prisons, caused by gang rivalries, resulted in the deaths of 79 inmates.
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Birthdays on February 23(5)
1996🎂 Birth
D'Angelo Russell
American basketball player D'Angelo Russell was born.
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Deaths on February 23(6)
1971🕊️ Death
General Đỗ Cao Trí Dies in Helicopter Crash
During the Vietnam War, South Vietnamese General Đỗ Cao Trí was killed in a helicopter crash. He was en route to take command of Operation Lam Son 719.
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2023🕊️ Death
Tony Earl
Tony Earl, the 40th Governor of Wisconsin, died. He was born in 1936.
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2024🕊️ Death
Flaco (owl)
Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl that had escaped from the Central Park Zoo, died. He was believed to have been born in 2010.
2025🕊️ Death
Chris Jasper
American singer, composer, and producer Chris Jasper died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Al Trautwig
American sports commentator Al Trautwig died.
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February 23 in History
February 23 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 23
Examples currently recorded for February 23 include SN 1987A Supernova Observed (1987), B-2 Spirit crash in Guam (2008), Battle of al-Bab (2017). View all events →
Birthdays on February 23
People recorded as born on February 23 include Andrew Wiggins, D'Angelo Russell, Jamal Murray. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 23
Remembered figures who died on February 23 include General Đỗ Cao Trí Dies in Helicopter Crash, Tony Earl, Flaco (owl). View all →
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- What happened on February 23?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 23: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 23?
- One event currently recorded for February 23 is: SN 1987A Supernova Observed.
- Who was born on February 23?
- People recorded as born on February 23 include Andrew Wiggins, D'Angelo Russell, Jamal Murray.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 23?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for February 23.
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