Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent. After Wihtreds death Kent is divided between his 3 sons Aethelbert, Eadbert & Ealric
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April 23 in History
This permanent archive page contains 161 World History Database records for April 23, spanning 725 to 2025. Recorded topics include Succession; Battle of Glentarf; Death of Brian Boru.
Total: 161Events: 135Births: 3Deaths: 7Battles: 9Coronations: 7Countries: 31
Events on April 23
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent, rules west Kent
Succession
Alfred succeeded Aethelred during the struggle against the Danish army.
Burial
Buried in St Pauls chapel "after a life of much hardship & many difficulties"
Succession
Eldest surviving son of Ethelred. Chosen as King by the people of London
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Council of Oxford
The Council of Oxford establishes April 23 as St George's Day
Marriage
Eleanor of England, youngest daughter of King John of England and Isabella of Angouleme, thereby strengthening the familys connection with the Plantagenets
Peace
Returns to England, is reconciled with Edward & Simon de Montfort
Knight of the Garter
Establishes the Knights of the Garter
Marriage
Marries Margaret of Anjou, daughter of Rene Duke of Anjou
Stafford and Lovell Rising
Francis Lovell and the Stafford brothers launch the first armed Yorkist challenge to Henry VII's new regime.
Dudley Sworn to Council
His council membership marks his rise to senior political influence.
Garter Appointment
Receives one of the monarchy's highest chivalric honours.
Order of the Garter
Is appointed a Knight of the Garter.
Privy Council
Is sworn as a member of Henry VIII's Privy Council.
Heilbronn League
The Treaty forming the League was signed at Heilbronn in Germany. The Heilbronn League, which consisted of the Upper and Lower Rhenish, Swabian and Franconian military circles required to provide 2.5 million Reichstaler annually, while the Swedes retained their position as overall military commanders
Defence of Hull Magazine
Hotham denies the King access to Hull's large store of weapons and ammunition.
Hotham Declared a Traitor
Charles denounces Hotham after being refused entry to Hull.
Hotham Declared a Traitor
Charles denounces Hotham after being refused entry to Hull.
King Approaches Hull
Charles travels from York to demand entry to Hull and its military magazine.
King Approaches Hull
Charles travels from York to demand entry to Hull and its military magazine.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles entry to Hull under Parliament's instructions.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles entry to Hull and denies him access to the town's magazine.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles I entry to Hull and its military magazine.
King Refused Entry to Hull
Hotham refuses Charles entry to Hull under Parliament's instructions.
Arrest of James Hamilton
Freed from captivity in St Michaels Mount by Thomas Fairfax
Peerage
Created Earl of Clarendon on the day of the Coronation of Charles II
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Siege of Douai
The Allied army invests Douai, beginning a siege that ends with the town's surrender in June.
First Lord of the Treasury
Appointed First Lord of the Treasury
Il re pastore
Il re pastore is performed in Salzburg.
Election to Estates General
Bertrand Barere was elected to the Estates General as a Third Estate deputy for Bigorre.
SS Great Western
SS Great Western reaches New York and demonstrates the commercial practicality of regular steamship crossings.
Rule of Oregon
The US Senate resolves to end the British occupation of Oregon
Election
Half the Deputies are monarchists divided into 300 Orleanists & 150 Legitimists. Elections take place to the Constituent Assembly
Recapture of Jagdishpur
Kunwar Singh returns to Jagdishpur and defeats the British force sent against him shortly before his death.
Treaty of Coche
The Treaty of Coche ended the Federal War and provided for a national assembly.
Demonstrations
Monarchist demonstrations
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Queen Victoria asks Lord Hartington to form a ministry, but he persuades her to send for Gladstone. Appointed Prime Minister, 2nd term
Budget
Goschens budget has a surplus of œ2,000,000
Palau de la Musica Construction Begins
Begins construction of the Palau de la Musica Catalana after the foundation stone is laid.
Constitution of Russia
The first Russian constitution, known as the Fundamental Laws was enacted on the eve of the opening of the first State Duma
Constitution of Russia
The first Russian constitution, known as the Fundamental Laws was enacted on the eve of the opening of the first State Duma
Fundamental Laws
Leaves office as the new constitutional framework is imposed.
Fundemental Laws
The Fundemental Laws declare the autocracy of the Russian Emperor, including Emperors supremacy over the Law, the Church, and Duma. The first Russian constitution, known as the Fundamental Laws was enacted on the eve of the opening of the first State Duma
Fundemental Laws
The first Russian constitution, known as the Fundamental Laws was enacted on the eve of the opening of the first State Duma
Election
Accepts an invitation to stand as prospective Liberal Member of Parliament for Dundee
Appointed Titanic Wreck Commissioner
Is appointed Wreck Commissioner to conduct the British formal investigation into Titanic's loss.
Disestablishment Legislation Introduced
Renews the Liberal programme for Welsh religious reform.
Senate Lookout Testimony
Describes sighting the iceberg and reporting it to Titanic's bridge during the Senate investigation.
Senate Officer Recalled
Returns to the witness stand and provides additional evidence during the fourth day of the investigation.
Senate Passenger Testimony
Gives passenger evidence about Titanic's evacuation and his experience leaving the ship in a lifeboat.
Welsh Church Bill
Introduces legislation to disestablish the Church in Wales.
Welsh Church Bill Introduced
Introduces legislation to disestablish the Church in Wales.
Wreck Commissioner Appointment
Appoints Lord Mersey as Wreck Commissioner to investigate the loss of Titanic.
Landing Delayed Two Days by Weather
Hamilton delays the invasion from 23 to 25 April because rough weather disrupts the assault timetable.
Second Scarpe Attack Continued
Haig continues Arras operations despite stronger German resistance and mounting casualties.
President of South Korea
Appointed President of Korea of the Hansong Provisional Government
Provisional Government
Appointed President of Korea of the Hansong Provisional Government
End of Second Neergaard Premiership
The Second Neergaard Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
First Stauning Premiership
Begins the First Stauning Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
1932 FA Cup Final Goal
Scores Arsenal's goal in the FA Cup final before Newcastle United recover to win 2-1.
Armament
Advocates a the creation of a Ministry of Supply
Political Support
Stalin promises to support Czech if it is attacked by Germany
Alliance Neville Chamberlain and Poland in the event of an attack
Warns Hitler Britain will support Poland in the event of an attack
Gratangen Counterattack
Directs Norwegian forces in the first counterattack toward Narvik.
Invasion of Greece
The Northern Greek armies surrender to the Germans
Invasion of Sicily
Withdraws from the battle in Tunisia to make detailed plans for the invasion of Sicily
Operation Husky
Withdraws from the battle in Tunisia to make detailed plans for the invasion of Sicily
Commander of Berlin Defence Area
Hitler appoints Weidling as the Commander of the Berlin Defence Area. Weidling replaces Lieutenant General (Generalleutnant) Helmuth Reymann, Colonel (Oberst) Ernst Kaether, and Hitler himself
Dismissal
Stripped of all offices by Hitler after asking if he could succeed
Restoration
Restored by French forces after the defeat of the Lao Issara government
Award
Awarded by George VI marking the 600th anniversary of the Order of the Garter
Capture of Nanjing
Communist forces capture Nanjing, ending Nationalist control of the former capital.
Economy of Japan
Joseph Dodge announces a fixed rate of 360 yen/dollar
Capture of Hainan Island
China completes the capture of Hainan Island
Apartheid
Passes legislation making Parliament a high court ensuring Apartheids legality
Legislation
Passes legislation making Parliament a high court ensuring Apartheids legality
End of Jean Van Houtte Government
The Jean Van Houtte Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Fourth Van Acker Government
Begins the Fourth Van Acker Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Offer of Talks with United States
States that China is willing to negotiate with the United States to reduce tension in the Far East.
Algeria Economic Isolation Planned
French authorities agree in principle to financial and economic measures intended to isolate Algeria.
Blockade of Algeria
A financial & economic blockade of Algeria is agreed in principle
Broadcast
Forbids anyone to follow the orders of the rebellious generals in Algeria. Condemns the 4 retired generals leading the rebellion in Algeria
Demonstrations
Soldiers are called out & 11 people are killed, with more than a hundred wounded. Palestinians want a Jordanian Republic on both sides of the Jordan
Louisiana Supreme Court Writ Denied
The Louisiana Supreme Court denied Shaw's application for review of the venue decision on April 23, 1968.
Demonstrations
Vietnam veterans return medals & military decorations in anti war protests on Capitol
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones release Sticky Fingers.
Apollo 16 Lunar Module Liftoff
Leaves the Moon with Young aboard Orion after completing three lunar surface excursions.
Apollo 16 Lunar Module Liftoff
Commands Orion's ascent stage as it leaves the Moon for rendezvous with Casper.
Apollo 16 North Ray Crater Traverse
Explores North Ray Crater and nearby House Rock with Young during the third surface excursion.
French Enlargement Referendum
French voters approved enlargement of the European Communities in a referendum called by Pompidou.
North Ray Crater Traverse
Explores the North Ray Crater area and samples large rocks during the final surface EVA.
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria
Drama
Harold Pinters "No Mans Land," premiers in London
Invasion of Vietnam
Speaking in New Orleans says that the war is "finished"
Order of the Garter
Created Sir Harold Wilson as a Knight of the Garter
European Semi-Final Winner at Juventus
Scores the late goal that gives Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Juventus and a place in the Cup Winners' Cup final.
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Mohamed Mzali became prime minister of Tunisia.
Government
Says that Russia is the primary source of danger to the world
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
Britain warns Argentina that any military or civilian ship or aircraft representing a threat to the task force will be destroyed
Falkland Islands Framework Review
Works through the proposed Falkland Islands Framework with Haig and senior officials paragraph by paragraph, testing provisions on withdrawal, interim administration and the islands' future status.
Invasion of Falklands
Britain warns Argentina that any military or civilian ship or aircraft representing a threat to the task force will be destroyed
Operation Paraquet
A submarine alert is sounded and operations are halted, with the Tidespring being withdrawn to deeper water to avoid interception
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
European Communities Amendment Bill
Explains the Single European Act to the House of Commons while moving legislation needed to give its treaty changes effect in United Kingdom law.
Council Tax Consultation
Publishes consultation proposals for a new council tax and for review of local-government structure.
Council Tax Consultation
Publishes consultation proposals for the council tax and for reform of local-government structure.
Council Tax No Personal Register
Designs the proposed council tax so that no register equivalent to the community-charge register is required.
Council Tax Personal Element
Proposes that the council tax combine a property element with a personal element based on an assumed two-adult household.
Council Tax Property Element
Proposes a replacement council tax in which liability varies according to the value band assigned to each property.
Council Tax Single-person Discount
Proposes a 25 percent council-tax discount for households containing only one countable adult.
Council Tax Valuation Bands
Proposes broad property-value bands so homes need not undergo precise individual valuation for council-tax purposes.
Prime Minister
Leads the Slovak government during federal negotiations.
COBE
Mather helps present COBE results confirming the blackbody spectrum and anisotropy evidence
COBE
Smoot announces COBE detection of tiny microwave background temperature fluctuations
Head of State Takes Office
Than Shwe becomes chairman of SLORC and head of state
Order of the Garter
Is appointed a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Than Shwe becomes Prime Minister after Saw Maung's removal
Removed from Power
Saw Maung is removed by senior military leaders
End of First David Oddsson Government
The First David Oddsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Second David Oddsson Government
Begins the Second David Oddsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Priroda Module Launch
Prepares the station for the arrival of Priroda, the final major Mir module and an important Earth-observation laboratory.
Bank of England Act
The Bank of England Act places monetary-policy independence on a statutory basis.
Constitution of Turkey
Celebrations all over Turkey mark the 83rd anniversary of the foundation of Parliament
Demonstrations
3,000 Greek & Turkish Cypriots cross the internal divide for the 1st time in 30 yrs
Five Hundredth Barcelona Goal
Scores his five-hundredth competitive Barcelona goal with a stoppage-time Clasico winner.
Constitutional Referendum
Wins approval for constitutional amendments extending presidential terms and strengthening executive authority.
COVID-19
Oxford researchers begin human trials of the ChAdOx1 COVID-19 vaccine.
Oxford Vaccine
Oxford researchers begin human trials of the ChAdOx1 COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Appointed
Harriet Cross becomes Governor of Montserrat
Births on April 23
Birth of William Shakespeare
Shakespeares actual birthdate is unknown, but is traditionally observed on 23 April, St George's Day. Birth of William Shakespeare, son of John Shakespeare, a successful glover and alderman originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Arden
Birth of George Anson
Birth of George Anson
Birth of Archibald James Murray
Birth of Archibald James Murray
Deaths on April 23
Death of Brian Boru
Death of Brian Boru, killed in the Battle of Glentarf
Death of Henry VII
Henrys death is announced at his court at Richmond Palace
Death of Theodor von Reding
Death of Theodor von Reding
Death of Karaiskakis
Karaiskakis is mortally wounded before the battle for Athens
Death of William Wordsworth
Death of William Wordsworth, 80
Death of Boris Yeltsin
Dies in Moscow at age seventy-six after a long period of declining health.
Death of John Mills
Death of John Mills
Battles on April 23
Battle of Glentarf
Killed in battle but defeats the forces of Leinster & the Dublin Norse. Danish rule is ended in Ireland
Battle of Alamana
Diakos fights Ottoman forces at Alamana and is captured after defeat
Battle of Alamana
Vrioni defeats Greek forces at Alamana during the early Ottoman response
Battle of Gratangen
Loken directs Norwegian forces in the first counterattack toward Narvik during the Gratangen fighting.
Battle of Narvik
Commands Norwegian troops in the counterattack near Gratangen.
Battle of Berlin
Each sector was commanded by a colonel or a general, but most of the colonels and generals had no combat experience. The forces available to Weidling for the citys defence included roughly 45,000 soldiers in several severely depleted German Army and Waffen-SS divisions.
Battle of Berlin
Hitler appoints Weidling as the Commander of the Berlin Defence Area. Weidling replaces Lieutenant General (Generalleutnant) Helmuth Reymann, Colonel (Oberst) Ernst Kaether, and Hitler himself
Battle of Berlin
These depleted divisions were supplemented by the Berlin police force, boys in the Hitler Youth, and about 40,000 elderly men of the Home Guard (Volkssturm)
Battle of Berlin
Weidling was ordered by Hitler to defend the city of Berlin. Specifically, he was ordered not to surrender, but to fight to the last man. Weidling organised the defences into eight sectors designated "A" through to "H".
Coronations on April 23
Coronation
Crowned at St Pauls Cathedral
Coronation
Charles II is crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saint George's Day.
Coronation
Charles II is crowned at Westminster Abbey, formalising the restored monarchy.
Coronation
Juxon crowns Charles II at Westminster Abbey during the Restoration coronation.
Coronation
James Duke of York takes part in the coronation ceremony of his brother Charles II.
Coronation
Crowned alongside Mary of Modena, using Anglican rights in Westminster Abbey
Coronation
Anne is crowned at Westminster Abbey while suffering from gout.