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.
21 famous birthdays on June 23
Including James E. Meade, Oliver Smithies, Martti Ahtisaari
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density13th Century
3 events18th Century
2 events20th Century
7 eventsAir India Flight 182 — 1985 bombing of an Air India Boeing 747-237B over the Atlantic Ocean near Ireland
21st Century
9 events2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum — referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union which took place on 23 June 2016
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