2002⚡ Event
Firefox Web Browser Released
The first version of the web browser Firefox was released by the Mozilla Organization.
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What Happened on September 23?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 23 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Famous Birthdays on September 23(5)
Notable 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.
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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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September 23 in History
September 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 2002 to the present day.
Major Events on September 23
Among the most notable events on September 23: Firefox Web Browser Released (2002), Kauhajoki School Shooting (2008), Teresa Lewis Executed in Virginia (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 23
Notable figures born on September 23 include Lee Mi-joo, Napheesa Collier, John Collins. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- September 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 September 23?
- One of the most notable events on September 23 is: Firefox Web Browser Released.
- Who was born on September 23?
- Famous figures born on September 23 include Lee Mi-joo, Napheesa Collier, John Collins.
- How many historical events happened on September 23?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 23, spanning centuries of world history.
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