21 significant historical events occurred on June 23. June 23 is associated with notable military conflicts and tragic aviation incidents. On this date, the 1918 Battle of the Piave River took place during World War I, and in 1985, Air India Flight 182 was bombed over the Atlantic Ocean. It has also been the day for three Dutch Grand Prix Formula One races held in the 1960s and 1970s.
Total Events
21
Time Span
1230–2021
Categories
4
Top Category
general
10 events
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density13th C.21st C.
13th Century
3 events18th Century
2 events20th Century
7 events21st Century
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