2001⚡ Event
Grand Theft Auto III Released
Grand Theft Auto III was released, helping to popularize open-world and mature-content video games.
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What Happened on October 23?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 23 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 23(5)
2011⚡ Event
Marco Simoncelli's Fatal Crash
During the Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix, Marco Simoncelli collided with two other riders, resulting in his death.
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2015⚡ Event
Hurricane Patricia
Hurricane Patricia, the most intense tropical cyclone on record in the Western Hemisphere, peaked with maximum sustained winds of 215 mph south of Mexico.
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2018⚡ Event
Rome Escalator Accident
An escalator accident in Rome injured 24 people, mostly fans of the CSKA Moscow football team.
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2022⚡ Event
Myanmar Airstrikes
Burmese military forces launched airstrikes that killed at least 80 concertgoers in Kachin State during the Myanmar civil war.
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Birthdays on October 23(5)
Deaths on October 23(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Aira Samulin
Finnish entrepreneur and dance teacher Aira Samulin died. She was born in 1927.
2024🕊️ Death
Gary Indiana
Gary Indiana was an American writer, playwright and poet.
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2024🕊️ Death
Jack Jones
Jack Jones was an American singer and actor.
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October 23 in History
October 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 October 23
Examples currently recorded for October 23 include Grand Theft Auto III Released (2001), Marco Simoncelli's Fatal Crash (2011), Hurricane Patricia (2015). View all events →
Birthdays on October 23
People recorded as born on October 23 include Amandla Stenberg, Yui Kobayashi, Ningning. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 23
Remembered figures who died on October 23 include Aira Samulin, Geoff Capes, Gary Indiana. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 23?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 23: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 23?
- One event currently recorded for October 23 is: Grand Theft Auto III Released.
- Who was born on October 23?
- People recorded as born on October 23 include Amandla Stenberg, Yui Kobayashi, Ningning.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 23?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for October 23.
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