What happened today in history (February 23): W.E.B. Du Bois, Michael Dell and George Handel are born, Madhubala and Carl Gauss die, celebrate world day of peace and understanding, Rotary Club was founded, the Gutenberg Bible was printed, the American Flag was raised at Iwo Jima, Osama bin Laden declared a fatwa against the Jews and the Crusaders, etc.
This day in history (February 23): Madhubala’s death anniversary
Today in History, February 23: Just a few days until another month has passed. And not just any month, but February, the month of love. The days pass so quickly, so let’s not waste time and learn the historical significance of February 23.
It may not look like it, but February 23 holds a pivotal place in world history. On this day in history, several important events took place that shaped the development of human civilization. From the birth of iconic figures to important political decisions and scientific discoveries, February 23 has seen it all.
See here the major events taking place on February 23 in sports, politics and the arts, along with famous births and deaths in world history.
Historical events on this day
- In 532, Byzantine emperor Justinian I ordered the construction of a new Orthodox Christian basilica in Constantinople, Hagia Sophia.
- In 1820, a plot to murder all British cabinet ministers, the Cato Street Plot, was exposed.
- 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, the Rotary Club, the world’s first service club, was founded in Chicago by Paul P. Harris.
- In 1945, the capital of the Philippines, Manila, was liberated by combined Philippine and American forces.
- In 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, a group of United States Marines reached the top of Mount Suribachi on the island and were photographed raising the American flag.
- In 1947, the International Organization for Standardization was established.
- In 1954, the first mass vaccination of children against polio with the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh.
- In 1998, terrorist Osama bin Laden published a decree declaring jihad against all Jews, Crusaders, and all Americans.
Today’s Arts and Culture Events
- In 1455, the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed using a movable press, was published.
- In 1996, British filmmaker Danny Boyle’s cult classic, Trainspotting, starring Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle, was released in the UK.
- In 1999, Hip Hop artist Eminem released his first major recording album, “The Slim Shady LP,” which later won a Best Rap Album Grammy.
Sports event today
- In 1958, five-time Argentine Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by rebels linked to the Cuban Revolution, just before the Cuban Grand Prix but was released the next 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 down 197 in the second Test in Port Elizabeth.
Notable deaths on this day
|
Sir No |
Year of death |
Personality |
|
first |
1821 |
John Keats, English Romantic poet, famous for his vivid and sensuous imagery, his exploration of beauty and death, and his influence on the development of the Romantic movement with his works productions such as “Ode to a Nightingale” and “To Autumn” |
|
2 |
1855 |
Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss, German mathematician, physicist and astronomer who made significant contributions to many fields, including number theory, algebra, statistics and astronomy. |
|
3 |
1944 |
Leo Baekeland, Belgian-American chemist who is famous for inventing Bakelite, the first plastic that is both heat-resistant and non-conductive |
|
4 |
1969 |
Madhubala, Indian actress who appeared in Hindi films in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her beauty, elegance and versatility, acting in films such as Mughal-e- Azam and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. |
Famous birthdays on this day
|
Sir No |
Year of Birth |
Personality |
|
first |
1685 |
George Frideric Handel was a German-British composer and musician who was famous for his operas, oratorios and instrumental works. |
|
2 |
1868 |
W.E.B. Du Bois, American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and author who is best known for his research on African American social issues and his role in founding National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) |
|
3 |
1960 |
Naruhito, current Emperor of Japan as of 2019 |
|
4 |
1965 |
Michael Dell, American businessman and entrepreneur, founder, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, one of the world’s largest technology companies |
|
5 |
1975 |
Alvaro Morte, Spanish actor best known for playing Sergio “Professor” Marquina in the Spanish television series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) |
|
6 |
1982 |
Karan Singh Grover, Indian model, actor and husband of Bipasha Basu |
|
7 |
1983 |
Emily Blunt, British actress who has appeared in many film and television roles, including The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow and A Quiet Place |
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