1973⚡ Event
Dodgers infield record begins
The Los Angeles Dodgers started Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell in the infield, beginning a record eight-year run for four starting positions.
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What Happened on June 23?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 23 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on June 23(5)
1982⚡ Event
Vincent Chin beaten to death
Chinese American Vincent Chin died after being beaten into a coma by two automotive workers angry about Japanese auto company success.
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1991⚡ Event
Sonic the Hedgehog released
The first installment of the video-game series Sonic the Hedgehog was released in North America.
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1992⚡ Event
Battle of the Miljevci Plateau
The Battle of the Miljevci Plateau ended after a failed counterattack by forces of the Republic of Serbian Krajina against the Croatian Army.
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2016⚡ Event
Brexit Referendum
Citizens of the United Kingdom voted in favour of leaving the European Union.
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Birthdays on June 23(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Starford To'a born
New Zealand rugby league player Starford To'a was born.
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2007🎂 Birth
Elliana Walmsley born
American dancer Elliana Walmsley was born.
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2008🎂 Birth
Lilliana Ketchman born
American dancer and YouTuber Lilliana Ketchman was born.
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Deaths on June 23(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Miguel Facussé Barjum dies
Miguel Facussé Barjum, Honduran businessman, has died.
economics
2016🕊️ Death
Ralph Stanley dies
Ralph Stanley, American singer and banjo player, has died.
music
2021🕊️ Death
John McAfee dies
John McAfee, British-American computer programmer and businessman, founder of McAfee, has died.
technology
2025🕊️ Death
Rebekah Del Rio dies
American singer-songwriter Rebekah Del Rio died.
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2025🕊️ Death
John Clark dies
Scottish footballer and Lisbon Lion John Clark died.
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June 23 in History
June 23 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on June 23
Examples currently recorded for June 23 include Dodgers infield record begins (1973), Vincent Chin beaten to death (1982), Sonic the Hedgehog released (1991). View all events →
Birthdays on June 23
People recorded as born on June 23 include Ben Dwarshuis, Roger Martínez, Starford To'a. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 23
Remembered figures who died on June 23 include Miguel Facussé Barjum, Ralph Stanley, John McAfee. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 23?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 23: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 23?
- One event currently recorded for June 23 is: Dodgers infield record begins.
- Who was born on June 23?
- People recorded as born on June 23 include Ben Dwarshuis, Roger Martínez, Starford To'a.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 23?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 23.
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