1996⚡ Event
Lee Teng-hui Elected President of Taiwan
Lee Teng-hui was elected President of the Republic of China. This marked Taiwan's first direct presidential election.
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What Happened on March 23?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 23 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on March 23(5)
2001⚡ Event
Mir Space Station Deorbited
The Russian space agency deorbited the Mir space station. It reentered Earth's atmosphere and broke up over the Pacific Ocean.
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2005⚡ Event
Texas City refinery explosion
A fire and explosion at an oil refinery in Texas City killed 15 workers.
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2021⚡ Event
Suez Canal obstruction
A container ship ran aground and obstructed the Suez Canal for six days.
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2025⚡ Event
Rafah paramedic massacre
During the Gaza war, the Israel Defense Forces killed 15 aid workers in Rafah.
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Famous Birthdays on March 23(5)
Notable Deaths on March 23(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Miroslava Breach
Miroslava Breach, a Mexican investigative journalist, died on March 23, 2017. She was born in 1962.
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2021🕊️ Death
Julie Pomagalski
Julie Pomagalski, a French snowboarder, died on March 23, 2021. She was born in 1980.
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2022🕊️ Death
Death of Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright, a Czechoslovak-American diplomat and the 64th United States Secretary of State, passed away.
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March 23 in History
March 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 1996 to the present day.
Major Events on March 23
Among the most notable events on March 23: Lee Teng-hui Elected President of Taiwan (1996), Mir Space Station Deorbited (2001), Texas City refinery explosion (2005). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 23
Notable figures born on March 23 include Birth of Kevin Kauber, Birth of Alexander Albon, Birth of Joel Kiviranta. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 23
Remembered figures who died on March 23 include Miroslava Breach, Death of George Segal, Julie Pomagalski. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 23?
- March 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 March 23?
- One of the most notable events on March 23 is: Lee Teng-hui Elected President of Taiwan.
- Who was born on March 23?
- Famous figures born on March 23 include Birth of Kevin Kauber, Birth of Alexander Albon, Birth of Joel Kiviranta.
- How many historical events happened on March 23?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 23, spanning centuries of world history.
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