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?
Discover 15 historical moments on June 23 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
lawpolitics
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.
warpolitics
2016⚡ Event
Brexit Referendum
Citizens of the United Kingdom voted in favour of leaving the European Union.
politics
Famous Birthdays on June 23(5)
2008🎂 Birth
Lilliana Ketchman born
American dancer and YouTuber Lilliana Ketchman was born.
entertainment
Notable Deaths on June 23(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Miguel Facussé Barjum dies
Miguel Facussé Barjum, Honduran businessman, has died.
economics
2021🕊️ Death
John McAfee dies
John McAfee, British-American computer programmer and businessman, founder of McAfee, has died.
technology
June 23 in History
June 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 1973 to the present day.
Major Events on June 23
Among the most notable events on June 23: Dodgers infield record begins (1973), Vincent Chin beaten to death (1982), Sonic the Hedgehog released (1991). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 23
Notable figures born on June 23 include Ben Dwarshuis, Roger Martínez, Starford To'a. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- June 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 June 23?
- One of the most notable events on June 23 is: Dodgers infield record begins.
- Who was born on June 23?
- Famous figures born on June 23 include Ben Dwarshuis, Roger Martínez, Starford To'a.
- How many historical events happened on June 23?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on June 23, spanning centuries of world history.
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