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What happened on March 23

On March 23 history recorded 55 notable events. 160 people who left a mark were born on this day, and 113 died. Here is the full almanac.

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March 23

On this day

VII century

XIV century

XVI century

XVIII century

XIX century

XX century

XXI century

Best known

Born on March 23

160 births

Best known

Died on March 23

113 deaths

Holidays and observances

14 observances

Frequently asked questions

What happened on March 23?

55 documented historical events happened on March 23, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The Muslim army under Muhammad suffered a defeat against the Quraysh in the Battle of Uhud (depicted). On the same day, in another year: After 175 years of rule, the Trần dynasty of Vietnam was deposed by Hồ Quý Ly, a court official. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.

Who was born on March 23?

160 people with a Wikipedia article were born on March 23, including Mark Rydell, Yevgeny Grishin (speed skater), Viktor Korchnoi. The list spans every era and every field — art, science, politics, sport, entertainment — ordered by year of birth, from the earliest to the most recent. The six featured people are those most has been written about: the ordering uses the length of their Wikipedia article as an indicator of prominence. For each one you find their occupation, year of birth and a link to the full biography.

Who died on March 23?

113 people with a Wikipedia article died on March 23, including 50s, Emperor Zhenzong, Odo I of Burgundy. The list is in chronological order by year of death and spans all of documented history, from antiquity to the present day. For each person you find their occupation, the year and a link to the Wikipedia biography, where the full story and its sources can be read.

What is celebrated on March 23?

14 observances are celebrated on March 23 around the world: Christian feast day: Gregory the Illuminator (Episcopal Church), Christian feast day: Gwinear, Christian feast day: Joseph Oriol, Christian feast day: Ottone Frangipane, Christian feast day: Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès (Maronite Church), Christian feast day: Turibius of Mogrovejo. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.

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