What happened today in history (February 23): WEB Du Bois, Michael Dell and George Handel were born, Madhubala and Carl Gauss died, the World Day of Peace and Understanding was celebrated, the Rotary Club was founded, it was printed the Gutenberg Bible, the American flag was raised on Iwo Jima, Osama bin Laden proclaimed a fatwa against Jews and Crusaders, and more.
This Day in History (February 23): Madhubala’s Death Anniversary
Today in History, February 23: There are just a few days left until another month passes. And not just any month, but February, the month of love. The days go by quickly, so let’s not waste time and learn the historical significance of this day, February 23.
It may not seem like it, but February 23rd occupies a pivotal place in world history. On this day in history several important events occurred that marked the course of human civilization. From the birth of iconic figures to important political decisions and scientific discoveries, February 23 has seen it all.
Check here the main events that took place on February 23 in the sporting, political and artistic fields, along with famous birthdays and deaths in world history.
Historical events on this day
- In 532, the Byzantine emperor Justinian I ordered the construction of a new Orthodox Christian basilica in Constantinople, Hagia Sophia.
- In 1820, a plot to assassinate all British cabinet ministers, the Cato Street Plot, was discovered.
- In 1836, the Siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio between American soldiers and Mexican forces during the Texas War of Independence.
- In 1905, Paul P. Harris founded the Rotary Club in Chicago, the first service club in the world.
- In 1945, the Philippine capital, Manila, was liberated by combined Filipino and American forces.
- In 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, a group of U.S. Marines reached the summit of Mount Suribachi on the island and were photographed raising the American flag.
- In 1947 the International Organization for Standardization was founded.
- In 1954, the first mass inoculation of children against polio with the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh.
- In 1998, terrorist Osama bin Laden published a fatwa declaring jihad against all Jews, Crusaders, and all Americans.
Art and culture events today
- In 1455, the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed with movable type, was published.
- In 1996, British filmmaker Danny Boyle’s cult classic film Trainspotting, starring Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle, was released in the United Kingdom.
- In 1999, hip hop artist Eminem released his first major record album, “The Slim Shady LP,” which later won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Sports events today
- In 1958, five-time Argentine Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by rebels involved in the Cuban Revolution on the eve of the Cuban Grand Prix, but was released the following day.
- In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain became the first NBA player to score 25,000 points.
- In 2019, Sri Lanka became the first Asian cricket team to win a Test series in South Africa after chasing 197 in the second Test in Port Elizabeth.
Notable deaths on this day
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No sir |
Year of death |
Personality |
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1 |
1821 |
John Keats, English Romantic poet known for his vivid, sensual imagery, his exploration of beauty and mortality, and his influence on the development of the Romantic movement with works such as “Ode to a Nightingale” and “To Autumn.” |
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2 |
1855 |
Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss, German mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who made important contributions to many fields, including number theory, algebra, statistics, and astronomy. |
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3 |
1944 |
Leo Baekeland, Belgian-American chemist best known for inventing Bakelite, the first heat-resistant, non-electrically conductive plastic. |
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4 |
1969 |
Madhubala, Indian actress who appeared in Hindi films during the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her beauty, elegance and versatility as an actress in films such as Mughal-e-Azam and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. |
Famous birthdays on this day
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No sir |
Year of birth |
Personality |
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1 |
1685 |
George Frideric Handel was a German-British composer and musician best known for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions. |
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2 |
1868 |
WEB Du Bois, American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and author known for his research on African-American social issues and his role in founding the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). |
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3 |
1960 |
Naruhito, the current Emperor of Japan since 2019 |
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4 |
1965 |
Michael Dell, American entrepreneur and businessman, founder, president and CEO of Dell Technologies, one of the largest technology companies in the world. |
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5 |
1975 |
Álvaro Morte, Spanish actor best known for his role as Sergio “El Professor” Marquina in the Spanish television series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) |
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6 |
1982 |
Karan Singh Grover, Indian model, actor and husband of Bipasha Basu |
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7 |
1983 |
Emily Blunt, British actress who has appeared in a wide range of film and television roles, including The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow and A Quiet Place. |
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