2002⚡ Event
Firefox Web Browser Released
The first version of the web browser Firefox was released by the Mozilla Organization.
technologyentertainment
What Happened on September 23?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for September 23 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on September 23(5)
2008⚡ Event
Kauhajoki School Shooting
A gunman shot and killed ten students at the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences in Finland. The perpetrator then committed suicide.
disaster
2010⚡ Event
Teresa Lewis Executed in Virginia
Teresa Lewis became the first woman executed by Virginia since 1912. She was also the first woman in the state to be executed via lethal injection.
law
2016⚡ Event
German Rape Law Reforms
Following several high-profile sexual assaults, Germany enacted significant reforms to strengthen its rape laws. These changes aimed to provide greater protection and justice for victims.
lawpolitics
2019⚡ Event
Thomas Cook Group Ceases Operations
The British travel company Thomas Cook Group ceased operations with immediate effect. This left approximately 600,000 tourists stranded worldwide.
economicsdisaster
Birthdays on September 23(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Lee Mi-joo
Lee Mi-joo is a South Korean singer and entertainer.
musicentertainment
1996🎂 Birth
Napheesa Collier
Napheesa Collier is an American basketball player.
sports
Deaths on September 23(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Charles Kuen Kao
Charles Kuen Kao, a Hong Kong-American-British electrical engineer and physicist, died on September 23, 2018. He was born in 1933.
sciencetechnology
2018🕊️ Death
Gary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz, American film producer, died on September 23, 2018. He was born in 1940.
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2020🕊️ Death
Juliette Gréco
Juliette Gréco, French singer and actress, died on September 23, 2020. She was born in 1927.
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2021🕊️ Death
Nino Vaccarella
Nino Vaccarella was an Italian race car driver.
sportsentertainment
September 23 in History
September 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 September 23
Examples currently recorded for September 23 include Firefox Web Browser Released (2002), Kauhajoki School Shooting (2008), Teresa Lewis Executed in Virginia (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on September 23
People recorded as born on September 23 include Lee Mi-joo, Napheesa Collier, John Collins. View all birthdays →
Deaths on September 23
Remembered figures who died on September 23 include Charles Kuen Kao, Gary Kurtz, Juliette Gréco. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 23?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for September 23: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for September 23?
- One event currently recorded for September 23 is: Firefox Web Browser Released.
- Who was born on September 23?
- People recorded as born on September 23 include Lee Mi-joo, Napheesa Collier, John Collins.
- How many historical events are recorded for September 23?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for September 23.
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