Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the " Mauve Decade" because William Henry Perkin 's aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that The 1910s decade ran from January 1 1910 through December 31 1919 The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The year 1923 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1923 in architecture involved some significant events List of years in Art Events Publication of The Art Spirit by Robert Henri. This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1923: Events January Air Union is created by the Merger of Events April 15 - Lee De Forest demonstrates the Phonofilm sound-on-film system at the Rivoli Theater in New York The year 1923 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events In Paris Basil Bunting meets Ezra Pound, whose poems will have a strong influence on Bunting throughout his career Events November 11 - Premiere of John Foulds 's World Requiem at the Royal Albert Hall in London. See also 1923 in music and the List of years in country music Events First radio barn dance on WBAP in Fort Worth Events January events January 1 - All major railways in Great Britain are amalgamated into the "Big Four" companies The year 1923 saw a number of significant events in Radio broadcasting. The year 1923 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Auto racing First 24 hours of Le Mans won by André Lagache and René Leonard Baseball (Major League This is a list of Television -related events that occurred before 1925 See also 1922 in Australia, other events of 1923, 1924 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history. See also 1922 in Canada, other events of 1923, 1924 in Canada and the List of 'years in Canada'. See also 1922 in India, other events of 1923, 1924 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events January 13 - Beechpark the residence of President W T Cosgrave in Dublin, is set on fire Incumbents Regal and Vice Regal Head of State - George V Governor-General - The Viscount Jellicoe See also 1922 in South Africa, other events of 1923, 1924 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. Incumbents Monarch - George V of the United Kingdom Prime Minister - Andrew Bonar Law, Conservative Party See also 1922 in Zimbabwe, other events of 1923, 1924 in Zimbabwe and the Timeline of Zimbabwe history. Sovereign States A Afghanistan – Emirate of Afghanistan Albania – Principality of Albania – Principality 1922 state leaders - Events of 1923 - 1924 state leaders - State leaders by year ---- See also List of state leaders in 1923 List of colonial governors Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the Calendar for any common year starting on Monday ( Dominical letter G) The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today
Events of 1923
January-February
- January 1 - Grouping of all UK railway companies into four larger companies. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The Railways Act of 1921, also known as the Grouping Act, was an enactment by the British government of David Lloyd George intended to stem the losses being The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located "Railroad" and "Railway" both redirect here For other uses see Railroad (disambiguation.
- January 10 - Lithuania seizes and annexes Memel. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the The Klaipėda Region (Klaipėdos kraštas or Memel Territory (Memelland or Memelgebiet Territoire de Memel was defined by the Treaty of Versailles
- January 11 - Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to pay its reparation payments. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The Occupation of the Rhineland gave the French and Belgian armies the springboard from which it was easy to undertake the occupation of the Ruhr. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
- January 17 - Juan de la Cierva invents the autogyro, a rotary-winged aircraft with an unpowered rotor. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Juan de la Cierva (21 September 1895 – 9 December 1936 was a Spanish Civil engineer and pilot Configuration An autogyro is characterised by a free-spinning rotor that turns due to passage of air upwards through the rotor
- January 18 - Elon College's campus is destroyed by a fire. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Elon University is a private liberal arts university located in Elon North Carolina.
- February 8 - Billy Hughes resigns as Prime Minister of Australia, after the Country Party refuses to govern in coalition with him as the leader of the Nationalist Party. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. William Morris 'Billy' Hughes, CH, KC (25 September 1862 &ndash 28 October 1952 Australian politician was the seventh Prime Minister of Australia The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General. The National Party of Australia is an Australian political party. Stanleybrucejpg|right|150px|thumb| Stanley Bruce, Nationalist Prime Minister of Australia 1923-1929]] The Nationalist Party of Australia was an Australian political Hughes is succeeded by his Treasurer, Stanley Bruce. The Treasurer of Australia is the minister in the Government of Australia and head of the Department of the Treasury, responsible for government expenditure Stanley Melbourne Bruce 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne, CH, MC, FRS, PC (15 April 1883&ndash25 August 1967 was an Australian politician and
- February 23 - Barcelona (Spain): Albert Einstein visits the city, at the invitation of scientist Esteban Terradas i Illa. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Albert Einstein ( German: ˈalbɐt ˈaɪ̯nʃtaɪ̯n; English: ˈælbɝt ˈaɪnstaɪn (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955 was a German -born theoretical Esteban Terradas i Illa (born Barcelona, 15 September 1883; died Madrid, 9 May 1950) was a Spanish Mathematician
March-April
- March - Antigone by Jean Cocteau appears on a Paris stage. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau (5 July 1889 &ndash 11 October 1963 was a French Poet, Novelist, Dramatist, Designer, Boxing Settings by Pablo Picasso, music by Arthur Honegger, and costumes by Gabrielle Chanel. Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruíz y Picasso (October 25 1881 &ndash April 8 1973 Arthur Honegger (March 10 1892 &ndash November 27 1955 was a Swiss Composer, who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel ( August 19, 1883 &ndash January 10, 1971) was a pioneering French Fashion designer Antonin Artaud played the part of Tiresias. Antoine Marie Joseph Artaud, better known as Antonin Artaud ( September 4, 1896, in Marseille – March 4, 1948 in Everes redirects here For the Butterfly Genus, see Everes (genus.
- March 1 - USS Connecticut decommissioned. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant
- March 1 - Greece adopts the Gregorian calendar. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today
- March 2 - Time magazine hits newsstands for the first time. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and
- March 9 - Vladimir Lenin suffers a stroke, his third, which renders him bedridden and unable to speak; consequently he retires his position as Chairman of the Soviet government. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
- March 28 - Regia Aeronautica, air force of Fascist Italy, is founded. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. The Royal Air Force ( Regia Aeronautica) was the name of the Italian Air Force established as an independent service from 1923 until the
- April 6 - The first Prefects Board in Southeast Asia is formed in Victoria Institution, Malaysia. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus History In the 1880s Raffles Institution in Singapore flourished as one of the most outstanding schools of its time For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and
- April 12 - Kandersteg International Scout Centre came into existence. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC is an international Scout centre in Kandersteg, Switzerland and is one of the three World Scout Centres of
- April 29 - Ceremonial inauguration of Gdynia seaport. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Gdynia (Gdingen (until 1939 Gotenhafen (1939-1945 Gdiniô is a city in the Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland and an important Seaport
- April 26 - Wedding of Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in Westminster Abbey. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Elizabeth Angela Marguerite 4 August 1900 &ndash 30 March 2002 was the Queen Consort of King George The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, which is almost always referred to by its original name of Westminster Abbey, is a large mainly Gothic church
- April - The date when Turkish Council was founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (19 May 1881 &ndash 10 November 1938 was an army officer revolutionary Statesman
May-June
- May 3 - Creation of Aleph Zadik Aleph
- May 23 - Launch of Belgium's SABENA Airlines. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João The International Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA is an international youth-led fraternal organization for Jewish teenagers founded in 1924 and currently existing Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those SABENA was the national airline of Belgium from 1923 to 2001 with its base at Brussels National Airport.
- May 24 - End of Irish Civil War. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned The Irish Civil War ( June 28 1922 &ndash May 24 1923) pitted supporters of the Anglo-Irish Treaty against its opponents
- May 27 - Ku Klux Klan defies law requiring publication of its members. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Ku Klux Klan ( KKK) is the name of several past and present secret domestic terrorist organizations in the United States, generally in the southern states that are
- June 9 - Military coup in Bulgaria - prime minister Aleksandar Stamboliyski is ousted (he is killed June 14). Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian Aleksandar Stamboliyski (Александър Стамболийски variously transliterated ( March 1, 1879 - June 14, 1923) was the Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the
- June 13 - China President Li abandoned his residence because a warlord had commanded forces to surround the mansion and cut off water and electric supplies of the residence in order to force him to abandon his post. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National
- June 16 - Storming of Ayan in Siberia concludes the Yakut Revolt and the Russian Civil War
- June 18 - Etna volcano erupts - 60,000 made homeless. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. For the feudal lords of Anatolia see Derebey. For the Tamil film currently under production see Ayan (film. Siberia (Сиби́рь Sibir) is the name given to the vast region constituting almost all of Northern Asia and for the most part currently serving The Yakut Revolt (Russian Якутский мятеж or the Yakut Expedition (Russian Якутский поход was the last episode of the Russian Civil War The Russian Civil War (1917–1923 was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
- June 25 - Rapid Bucureşti is formed on the initiative of the Griviţa railroad workers. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Fotbal Club Rapid Bucureşti is a Romanian Football club. It was founded in 1923 by a group of workers of the Griviţa workshops under the name of "Cultural For the commune in Galaţi County, see Griviţa Galaţi, for the commune in Ialomiţa County, see Griviţa Ialomiţa, for the commune The name given at the time was CFR Bucureşti.
July-August
- July 10 - Large hailstones kill 23 in Rostow, Soviet Union. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Hail is a form of precipitation which consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice (hailstones The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
- July 19 - July 20 - Assassination of Pancho Villa. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Doroteo Arango Arámbula ( June 5 1878 &ndash July 20 1923) better known as Francisco or " Pancho " Villa
- July 24 - The Treaty of Lausanne, settling the boundaries of modern Turkey, is signed in Switzerland by Greece, Bulgaria and other countries that fought in the First World War. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. The Treaty of Lausanne ( July 24, 1923) was a Peace treaty signed in Lausanne that settled the Anatolian part of the Partitioning Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All
- August 2 - Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, (1921 - 1923) dies in office and is succeeded by Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929). Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Warren Gamaliel Harding (November 2 1865 August 2 1923 was the twenty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death from a heart attack aged The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by John Calvin Coolidge Jr (July 4 1872 January 5 1933 was the thirtieth President of the United States (1923–1929
- August 13 - First major sea-going ship arrives at Gdynia, newly constructed Polish seaport. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland
- August 13 - Gustav Stresemann is named chancellor and founds a coalition government in Weimar Republic Germany. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. ( May 10, 1878 &ndash October 3, 1929) was a German liberal politician and statesman who served as Chancellor and Foreign Minister The Head of government of Germany is called Chancellor (Kanzler A coalition government, or coalition cabinet, is a Cabinet of a parliamentary Government in which several parties cooperate The term Weimar Republic ( ˈvaɪmarɐ repuˈbliːk is used by historians to signify the democratic and Republican period of Germany from 1919 to 1933 Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
September-October
- September 1 - Great Kantō earthquake devastates Tokyo and Yokohama, killing an estimated 142,807 people, but according to Japanese construction reserch center report on 2005, 105,000 confirmed dead 1923 quake. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. The struck the Kantō plain on the Japanese main island of Honshū at 1158 on the morning of September 1, 1923. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, located in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshū and is a major commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area
- September 4 - In Lakehurst, New Jersey, the first American airship, the USS Shenandoah, takes to the sky for the first time. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Lakehurst is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Terminology In some countries airships are also known as dirigibles from the French (fr ''diriger'' to direct plus -ible) meaning "directable" Design and construction The Shenandoah was originally designated FA-1 for 'Fleet Airship Number One' but this was changed to ZR-1
- September 6 - Italian navy occupies Corfu in retaliation of murder of an Italian officer. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Corfu (Κέρκυρα Kérkyra, ˈkʲe̞ɾkʲiɾa Κέρκυρα or Κόρκυρα Corcyra Corfù is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea The League of Nations protests and they leave on September 29. The League of Nations was an International organization founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919–1920 Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire.
- September 8 - Honda Point Disaster: Seven US Navy destroyers ran aground off the California coast. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz The Honda Point Disaster was the largest Peacetime loss of US In naval terminology a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance Warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, Convoy California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
- September 9 - Atatürk founded the CHP. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (19 May 1881 &ndash 10 November 1938 was an army officer revolutionary Statesman The Republican People's Party (Turkish Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi or CHP) is the oldest political party in the Republic of Turkey.
- September 10 - Ireland joins League of Nations. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The League of Nations was an International organization founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919–1920
- September 13 - Military coup in Spain - Miguel Primo de Rivera takes over, setting up a dictatorship. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Miguel Primo de Rivera y Orbaneja 2 Marqués de Estella ( Jerez de la Frontera, January 8, 1870 - Paris, A dictatorship is usually defined as an autocratic Form of government in which the Government is ruled by a Dictator. Trade unions are banned for 10 years. A trade union or labour union is an organization of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals in key areas such as wages hours and working conditions forming
- September 17 - A major fire in Berkeley, California erupts, consumed some 640 structures, including 584 homes in the densely-built neighborhoods north of the campus of the University of California. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec The 1923 Berkeley Fire was a Conflagration which consumed some 640 structures including 584 homes in the densely-built neighborhoods north of the campus of the University Berkeley is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in Northern California, in the United States. The University of California ( UC) is a Public university system in the state of California.
- September 18 - September 26 - Newspaper printers strike in New York. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
- September 26 - In Bayern, Gustav Ritter von Kahr declares independence from Berlin. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Bavaria ( German:, with an area of 70553 Km² (27241 square miles and almost 12 Gustav Ritter von Kahr ( November 29, 1862 &ndash June 30, 1934) was a German right-wing conservative Politician, active Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany.
- October 13 - Ankara replaces İstanbul as the capital of Turkey. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after İstanbul. Istanbul (historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see the other Names of Istanbul) is the largest city of Turkey Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches
- October 26 - in Persia, Reza Khan became Ahmad Shah Qajar's prime minister. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death The Persian Empire was a series of Iranian empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau, the original Persian homeland and beyond in Western Asia For the Afghan serial killer see Reza Khan (Taliban. Ahmad Shah Qajar (احمد شاه قاجار in Persian) ( January 21, 1898 - 21 February, 1930) was Shah of Persia
- October 29 - Turkey becomes a republic following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches A republic is a State or Country that is not led by a hereditary Monarch, but in which the people (or at least a part of its people have impact on its The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish
November-December
- November 1 - Finnish flag carrier Finnair airline is started in Aero Oy. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Finnair Plc is Finland 's largest Airline and the Flag carrier, with its headquarters in Vantaa, Finland and its main hub at Helsinki-Vantaa
- November 8 - Beer Hall Putsch: In Munich, Adolf Hitler leads the Nazis in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the German government; police and troops crush the attempt the next day. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration The Beer Hall Putsch (also known as the Munich Putsch) was a failed Coup d'état that occurred between the evening of Thursday November 8 Munich (München; Minga is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. Hi and welcome to Wikipedia! Please understand that this article is frequently vandalized and vandalism is reverted immediately Nazism, which was a short name for National Socialism (Nationalsozialismus refers primarily to the Ideology and practices of the National Socialist German
- November 12 - Her Highness Princess Maud of Fife marries Captain Charles Alexander Carnegie in Wellington Barracks, London. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
- November 15 - The hyperinflation in Germany reaches its height. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Certain figures in this article use Scientific notation for readability One United States dollar is worth 4,200,000,000,000,000 Papiermark (4. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The name Papiermark (paper mark is applied to the German currency from the point in 1914 when the link between the Mark and gold was abandoned due to the outbreak 2 quadrillion). Gustav Stresemann abolishes the old currency. ( May 10, 1878 &ndash October 3, 1929) was a German liberal politician and statesman who served as Chancellor and Foreign Minister A currency is a unit of exchange, facilitating the transfer of Goods and/or services It is one form of Money, where money is See inflation in the Weimar Republic. The inflation in the Weimar Republic was a period of Hyperinflation in Germany (the Weimar Republic) during 1921-1923
- November 23 - Gustav Stresemann's coalition government collapses. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of ( May 10, 1878 &ndash October 3, 1929) was a German liberal politician and statesman who served as Chancellor and Foreign Minister
- December 12 - In Italy, the Po river dam bursts - 600 dead. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Po ( Latin: Padus, Po Ligurian: Bo, Greek: Eridanus) is a river that flows 652 km(405 miles (682 km by considering
- December 20 - First social fraternity at a Jesuit college in the United States is founded, BEGGARS Fraternity, by a group of 9 men who secured permission to do so from the Pope. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor.
- December 27 - Assassination attempt against the crown prince of Japan in Tokyo. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū.
Undated
- Unemployment insurance scheme introduced in Queensland.
- International Police Conference in Vienna. Interpol is set up. The International Criminal Police Organization, better known by its telegraphic address Interpol is an organization facilitating international police cooperation
- Hoda Cha'arawi Association (formerly The Egyptian Feminist Union) is established in Egypt. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
- Police strike in Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
- American Law Institute established. The American Law Institute ( ALI) was established in 1923 to promote the clarification and simplification of American Common law and its adaptation to changing social
- Moderation League of New York becomes part of the movement for repeal of prohibition in the United States. The Moderation League of New York was founded in 1923 to change the legal definition of the "intoxicating liquors" prohibited by the Eighteenth Amendment to the This article discusses the repeal of (alcohol Prohibition in the United States.
- Rainbow Trout introduced into the upper Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park
Ongoing
- Pontic Greek Genocide (1916–1923). The rainbow trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a species of Salmonid native to tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America The Firehole River is one of two major tributaries of the Madison River. During World War I and its aftermath (1914-1923 the Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year
Births
January - February
- January 1 - Vulo Radev, Bulgarian film director (d. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Taishō era, is a period in the History of Japan dating from July 30, 1912 to December 25, 1926, coinciding with the reign The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Vulo Radev (Въло Радев ( 1 January 1923 – 28 March 2001) was a Bulgarian Film director. The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. 2001)
- January 1 - Roméo Sabourin, Canadian World War II spy (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Roméo Sabourin ( January 1, 1923, Montreal Quebec - September 14, 1944, Weimar, Thuringia, Germany 1944)
- January 5 - Sam Phillips, American record producer (d. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Samuel Cornelius Phillips ( January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003) better known as Sam Phillips, was an American 2003)
- January 6 - Jacobo Timerman, Argentine writer (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Jacobo Timerman ( January 6, 1923 – November 11, 1999) was a publisher journalist and author 1999)
- January 7 - Hugh Kenner,boom Canadian literary critic (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Hugh Kenner ( January 7, 1923 &ndash November 24, 2003) was a Canadian Literary Scholar, Critic 2003)
- January 8 - Johnny Wardle, English cricketer (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Johnny Wardle ( John Henry Wardle; born January 8, 1923, Ardsley South Yorkshire, England; died July 23 1985 1985)
- January 16 - Anthony Hecht, American poet (d. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Anthony Evan Hecht, ( January 16 1923 &ndash October 20 2004) was an American Poet. 2004)
- January 19 - Jean Stapleton, American actress
- January 23 - Cot Deal, major league baseball player and coach
- January 23 - Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar fibers
- January 25 - Arvid Carlsson, Swedish scientist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- January 26 - Anne Jeffreys, American actress
- January 29 - Paddy Chayefsky, American writer (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray on January 19, 1923 in New York City New York) is an American character actress Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Ellis Ferguson Deal (born January 23, 1923) is a former Pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Stephanie Kwolek (born July 31, 1923) is an American Chemist who discovered poly-paraphenylene terephtalamide&mdashbetter known as Kevlar Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Arvid Carlsson (born January 25, 1923) is a Swedish Scientist who is best known for his work with the Neurotransmitter Dopamine The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Anne Jeffreys (born Anne Carmichael on January 26, 1923 in Goldsboro North Carolina) is an American actress and Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Sidney Aaron Chayefski ( January 29, 1923 &ndash August 1, 1981) known as Paddy Chayefsky was an acclaimed dramatist who transitioned 1981)
- January 31 - Norman Mailer, American writer and journalist (d. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Norman Kingsley Mailer ( January 31, 1923 &ndash November 10, 2007) was an American Novelist, Journalist, 2007)
- February 2 - James Dickey, American poet and author (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor James Dickey ( February 2, 1923 – January 19, 1997) was a popular United States Poet and Novelist. 1997)
- February 2 - Liz Smith, American gossip columnist
- February 9 - Brendan Behan, Irish author (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Smith (born February 2 1923 in Fort Worth Texas) is an American Gossip columnist. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Brendan Francis Behan (ˈbiːən) (Breandán Ó Beacháin ( February 9, 1923 – March 20, 1964) was an Irish poet short story 1964)
- February 10 - Cesare Siepi, Italian opera singer
- February 12 - Franco Zeffirelli, Italian film and opera director
- February 13 - Yfrah Neaman, Lebanese-born violinist (d. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Cesare Siepi (born Milan, February 10, 1923) is an Italian opera singer generally considered to be one of the finest basses Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Franco Zeffirelli, KBE (born Gianfranco Corsi on February 12, 1923) is an Italian Film director. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Yfrah Neaman OBE (يفراح نيعمان February 13, 1923 &ndash January 4, 2003) was a Violinist. 2003)
- February 13 - Chuck Yeager, American pilot and NASA official
- February 20 - Forbes Burnham, President of Guyana (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Charles Elwood "Chuck" Yeager (born February 13 1923 is a retired Brigadier-General in the United States Air Force and a noted Test pilot. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham ( 20 February 1923 &ndash 6 August 1985) was a Guyanese political leader and leader of Guyana When Guyana was declared a republic in 1970 the president was elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term and possessed largely ceremonial powers 1985)
- February 24 - David Soyer, American cellist
- February 27 - Dexter Gordon, American jazz saxophone player (d. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the David Soyer (born February 24, 1923) is an American cellist He was born in Philadelphia and began playing the piano at the age of nine Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Dexter Gordon ( February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American Jazz Tenor saxophonist, and an Academy 1990)
March - April
- March 4 - Sir Patrick Moore, British astronomer and broadcaster
- March 6 - Ed McMahon, American television personality
- March 7 - Mahlon Clark, American musician (d. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Sir Alfred Patrick Caldwell-Moore, CBE, HonFRS, FRAS (born 4 March 1923 in Pinner) known as Patrick Moore, is Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Edward "Ed" Leo Peter McMahon Jr (born March 6 1923 is an American Comedian, Game show host, Announcer, and Television personality Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Mahlon Clark ( March 7, 1923 &ndash September 20, 2007) was an American musician who was a member of the Lawrence Welk orchestra from 2007)
- March 9 - Walter Kohn, Austrian-born physicist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- March 10 - Val Logsdon Fitch, American nuclear physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
- March 12 - Wally Schirra, astronaut (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Walter Kohn (born March 9, 1923 in Vienna, Austria) is an Austrian born American Theoretical physicist. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Val Logsdon Fitch (born March 10, 1923, Merriman, Nebraska, USA) is an American nuclear physicist. The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Walter Marty Schirra Jr ( March 12, 1923 &ndash May 3, 2007) was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts chosen for the Project 2007)
- March 21 - Shri Mataji Nirmala Srivastava, Indian founder of Sahaja Yoga
- March 22 - Marcel Marceau, world renown French Mime (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Nirmala Srivastava (more widely known as Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi) is the founder of Sahaja Yoga, a New religious movement. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Marcel Marceau (born Marcel Mangel) ( 22 March 1923 &ndash 22 September 2007) was a well-known French Mime artist 2007)
- March 25 - Wim van Est, Dutch cyclist (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Willem van Est ( March 25, 1923 &ndash 1 May, 2003) was a Dutch cyclist. 2003)
- March 26 - Bob Elliott, American comedian
- March 27 - Louis Simpson, Jamaican-born poet
- March 30 - Milton Acorn, Canadian writer (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Robert Brackett Elliott (born March 26, 1923) is an American Comedian, formerly one-half of the comedy duo of Bob and Ray Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Louis Aston Marantz Simpson (born March 27, 1923 in Jamaica) is a Jamaican poet. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Milton James Rhode Acorn (March 30 1923 - August 20 1986 nicknamed The People's Poet by his peers was a Canadian Poet, writer and Playwright 1986)
- April 2 - G. Spencer-Brown, British mathematician
- April 6 - Ramon Valdes, Mexican comedian (d. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of George Spencer-Brown (born April 2, 1923, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England) is a Polymath best known as the author of Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Ramón Gómez Valdés de Castillo ( September 2, 1923 &ndash August 9, 1988) often credited as Ramón Valdéz, was a Mexican 1988)
- April 8 - George Fisher, American political cartoonist (d. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian George Fisher ( 8 April 1923 – 15 December 2003) was an acclaimed American political Cartoonist. 2003)
- April 8 - Edward Mulhare, Irish actor (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Edward Mulhare ( 8 April, 1923 - 24 May, 1997) was an Irish popular television leading man from 1956 to 1995 1997)
- April 13 - Don Adams, American actor and comedian (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Don Adams (born Donald James Yarmy; April 13 1923 &ndash September 25 2005 was an American Actor, Comedian, Game show 2005)
- April 20 - Mother Angelica, American founder of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
- April 22 - Bettie Page, American model
- April 22 - Aaron Spelling, American television producer and writer (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Mother Angelica, PCPA (born Rita Antoinette Rizzo on April 20 1923 is an American Roman Catholic Nun and founder of the Eternal Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Bettie Mae Page (born Betty Mae Page April 22 1923 in Nashville Tennessee) is a former American model who became famous in the 1950s for Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Aaron Spelling' (April 22 1923 – June 23 2006 was an American film and Television producer. 2006)
- April 23 - Dolph Briscoe, Governor of Texas
- April 25 - Albert King, American musician (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Dolph Briscoe Jr (born April 23, 1923) is a wealthy Uvalde Rancher and businessman who was the Democratic Governor of Texas Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Albert King ( April 25 1923 &ndash December 21 1992) was an American Blues Guitarist and Singer 1992)
- April 30 - Al Lewis, American actor (d. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Al Lewis may refer to Al Lewis (lyricist Al Lewis (actor Al Lewis (newspaper columnist 2006)
- April 30 - Francis Tucker, South African Rally Driver (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Francis Bagnal Kidger Tucker ( April 30 1923 - April 4 2008) is a South African former Rally driver who was the 1966 2008)
May - June
- May 1 - Joseph Heller, American novelist (d. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Joseph Heller (May 1 1923 – December 12 1999 was an American Satirical novelist Short story writer and playwright 1999)
- May 2 - Patrick Hillery, President of Ireland (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Patrick John "Paddy" Hillery (Pádraig Seán Ó hIrighile 2 May 1923 &ndash 12 April 2008 was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and the sixth President of Ireland The President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann n̪ˠə ˈheːɾʲən̪ˠ is the Head of state of Ireland. 2008)
- May 3 - Ralph Hall, American politician
- May 4 - Assi Rahbani, Lebanese composer, musician, conductor, poet and author (d. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Ralph Moody Hall (born May 3, 1923) is a United States Representative from. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV The Rahbani Brothers ( Arabic: الأخوان رحباني) Assi Rahbani ( Arabic: عاصي الرحباني; May 4 Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية 1986)
- May 5 - Richard Wollheim, British philosopher (d. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Richard Arthur Wollheim ( 5 May, 1923 &ndash 4 November, 2003) was a British Philosopher noted for original work on 2003)
- May 7 - Anne Baxter, American actress (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Anne Baxter ( May 7 1923 &ndash December 12 1985) was an Academy Award -winning American actress 1985)
- May 10 - Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan from June 1993 to October 2003 (d. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Heydar Alirza oglu Aliyev (Heydər Əlirza oğlu Əliyev Гейдар Алиев May 10, 1923 &ndash December 12, 2003) also spelled as The country of Azerbaijan is a Presidential republic, with the President of Azerbaijan as the Head of state, and the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) October 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - 2003)
- May 10 - Verne Gagne, American professional wrestler
- May 15 - John Lanchbery, English composer (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Verne Gagne (born February 26 1926) is a former American Professional wrestler, football player Pro wrestling Trainer, and Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the John Lanchbery OBE ( May 15, 1923 &ndash February 27, 2003) was an English Composer and conductor, 2003)
- May 16 - Merton Miller, American economist, Nobel Prize laureate (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Merton Howard Miller ( May 16, 1923 – June 3, 2000) shared the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990 along with The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, officially named The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (Sveriges riksbanks pris i ekonomisk 2000)
- May 18 - Hugh Shearer, Prime Minister of Jamaica (d. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Hugh Lawson Shearer, ON, OJ, PC ( May 18, 1923 &ndash July 5, 2004) was the third Prime Minister of Jamaica The Prime Minister of Jamaica is Jamaica 's Head of government, currently Bruce Golding. 2004)
- May 21 - Armand Borel, Swiss mathematician (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Armand Borel ( 21 May 1923 &ndash 11 August 2003) was a Swiss Mathematician, born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, and was 2003)
- May 21 - Dorothy Hewett, writer (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Dorothy Coade Hewett ( 21 May 1923 — 25 August 2002) was an Australian Feminist poet novelist librettist and playwright 2002)
- May 23 - Kalidas Shrestha, Nepalese artist
- May 21 - Ara Parseghian, American football coach
- May 26 - James Arness, American actor
- May 27 - Henry Kissinger, United States Secretary of State, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
- May 28 - György Ligeti, Hungarian composer (d. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Ara Raoul Parseghian (born May 21 1923 in Akron Ohio) is a former American collegiate football coach Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place James Arness (born as James Aurness on May 26 1923, Minneapolis Minnesota) is an Emmy -nominated American Actor Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Henry Alfred Kissinger (born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923) is a German -born American bureaucrat diplomat and 1973 The United States Secretary of State (commonly abbreviated as SecState) is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with Foreign affairs The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling 2006)
- May 28 - NTR, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Indian (Telugu) film actor (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ( Telugu:నందమూరి తారక రామా రావు( 28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996 1996)
- May 31 - Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (d. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Rainier III Prince of Monaco (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi 31 May 1923 &ndash 6 April 2005) styled His Serene Highness 2005)
- June 4 - Elizabeth Jolley, Australian writer (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Monica Elizabeth Jolley AO ( 4 June, 1923 &ndash 13 February, 2007) was an English award-winning author notable in 2007)
- June 10 - Robert Maxwell, Slovakian-born media entrepreneur (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Ian Robert Maxwell MC ( June 10, 1923 – November 5, 1991) was a Czechoslovakian born British Media proprietor 1991)
- June 15 - Johnny Most, American basketball radio announcer (d. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history For the American poet John Most see here. John M Most ( June 15, 1923 – January 3, 1993) was an 1993)
- June 24 - Jack Carter, American comedian
- June 27 - Gus Zernial, American baseball player
- June 28 - Daniil Khrabrovitsky, Soviet film director (d. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Jack Carter may refer to Jack Carter (politician (born 1947 eldest son of former U Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Gus Edward Zernial (born June 27, 1923 in Beaumont Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Left-fielder and right-handed batter Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Daniil Khrabrovitsky (Даниил Яковлевич Храбровицкий June 28, 1923, Rostov-on-Don - March 1, 1980, 1980)
July - August
- July 2 - Wislawa Szymborska, Polish writer, Nobel Prize laureate
- July 4 - Rudolf Friedrich, Swiss Federal Councilor
- July 8 - Harrison Dillard, American athlete
- July 18 - Jerome H. Lemelson, American inventor (d. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Wisława Szymborska (vʲisˈwava ʃɨmˈbɔrska born July 2, 1923 in Kórnik, Poland) is a Polish poet, Essayist The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Rudolf Friedrich (born July 4, 1923) is a Swiss politician lawyer and Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1982-1984 Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 William Harrison Dillard (born July 8, 1923) is an American athlete, the only male so far to win Olympic titles in both sprinting Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Jerome "Jerry" Hal Lemelson ( July 18, 1923 Staten Island, New York - October 1, 1997) was a prolific and controversial 1997)
- July 20 - Stanisław Albinowski, Polish economist and journalist (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Stanisław Józef Albinowski ( 20 July 1923, Lwów &ndash 25 January 2005, Warsaw) was a Polish Economist 2005)
- July 21 - Rudolph A. Marcus, Canadian chemist, Nobel Prize laureate
- July 22 - Bob Dole, American politician and Presidential candidate
- July 22 - Mukesh, Indian singer (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Rudolph "Rudy" Arthur Marcus (born July 21 1923 is an American chemist who received the 1992 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his theory of Electron transfer The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Robert Joseph "Bob" Dole (born July 22 1923 is an attorney and retired United States Senator from Kansas from 1969–1996 serving part of that time Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Mukesh ( Hindi: मुकेश) ( 22 July 1923 &ndash 27 August 1976) was an Indian playback singer of Bollywood 1976)
- July 22 - The Fabulous Moolah, American Professional Wrestler (d. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Mary Lillian Ellison ( July 22 1923 &ndash November 2 2007) better known by her Ring name The Fabulous Moolah, was 2007)
- July 23 - Witto Aloma, Cuban Major League Baseball player (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Luis Aloma Barba ( July 23, 1923 - April 7, 1996) nicknamed "Witto" was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball 1997)
- July 23 - Norma Zimmer, American singer
- July 23 - Estelle Getty, American actress
- July 28 - H.S.S. Lawrence, Indian educationist
- July 29 - Jim Marshall, founder of Marshall Amplification. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Norma Zimmer (born July 13, 1923 as Norma Larsen was Lawrence Welk 's "Champagne Lady" for more than two decades on The Lawrence Welk Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Estelle Scher-Gettleman ( July 25 1923 &ndash July 22 2008) better known by her Stage name Estelle Getty, was an Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Harris Sam Sahayam Lawrence (born July 28 1923) is an Indian Educationalist born in Nagercoil, Tamilnadu. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat James Charles "Jim" Marshall, OBE (born 29 July 1923) known as The Father Of Loud, is a pioneer of Guitar amplification Marshall Amplification is a British company which designs and manufactures music amplifiers.
- August 3 - Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, Pope of the Coptic Christianity
- August 5 - Devan Nair, third President of Singapore (d. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. HH Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria ( Coptic:, Arabic: البابا شنوده الثالث (born 3 August 1923) born Nazeer Gayed History of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Apostolic foundation Egypt is identified in the Bible as the place of refuge that the Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Chengara Veetil Devan Nair, also known as C V Devan Nair ( August 5, 1923 &ndash December 6, 2005) was the third President The President of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore 's Head of state. 2005)
- August 16 - Millôr Fernandes, Brazilian cartoonist and playwright
- August 20 - Jim Reeves, American singer (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Millôr Fernandes (born August 16, 1923) sometimes called only Millôr, is a Brazilian Cartoonist, Humorist and Playwright Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine James Travis "Jim" Reeves ( August 20 1923 &ndash July 31 1964) was an American country and Pop singer 1964)
- August 21 - Shimon Peres, Prime Minister of Israel, President of Israel, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
- August 21 - Larry Grayson, British comedian and game show host (d. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. (שמעון פרס born Szymon Perski on August 2 1923, is the ninth President of the State of Israel. The Prime Minister of Israel is the head of the Israeli government and is the most powerful political officer in Israel (the President of Israel being a titular figurehead The President of the State of Israel (נשיא המדינה Nesi HaMedina, lit The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Larry Grayson (21 August 1923 – January 7 1995 born William White, was an English stand-up comedian and Gameshow host of the late 1995)
- August 24 - Arthur Jensen, American educational psychologist
- August 26 - Wolfgang Sawallisch, German conductor and pianist
- August 29 - Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley, Chairman of the BBC (d. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Arthur Jensen (born August 24 1923) is a Professor Emeritus of Educational psychology at the University of California Berkeley. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Marmaduke James Hussey Baron Hussey of North Bradley ( 29 August 1923 &ndash 27 December 2006) was Chairman of the Board of Governors of 2006)
September - October
- September 1 - Rocky Marciano, American boxer (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Rocky Marciano ( September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969) born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world 1969)
- September 1 - Kenneth Roy Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet, Canadian businessman and art collector (d. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Kenneth Thomson 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet ( September 1, 1923 &ndash June 12 2006) was a Canadian businessman and art collector 2006)
- September 3 - Mort Walker, American cartoonist
- September 6 - King Peter II of Yugoslavia (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Addison Morton Walker (born September 3, 1923 in El Dorado, Kansas) more popularly known as Mort Walker, is an American Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Peter II of Yugoslavia, known also as Petar II Karađorđević ( Cyrillic: Краљ Петар II Карађорђевић (6 September 1923 – 3 November 1970 1970)
- September 7 - Madeleine Dring, British composer and actress (d. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Madeleine Winefride Isabelle Dring ( September 7, 1923 &ndash March 26 1977) was an English composer and actress 1977)
- September 9 - Daniel Carleton Gajdusek, American virologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- September 11 - Dharmsamrat Paramhans Swami Madhavananda, Indian guru (d. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Daniel Carleton Gajdusek (born September 9 1923 in Yonkers, New York, USA is an American Physician and medical researcher The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul 2003)
- September 16 - Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore
- September 17 - Hank Williams, American country musician (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Lee Kuan Yew, GCMG, CH ( born September 16 1923 also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) is a Singaporean of Chinese immigrant background The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the Head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965 Singapore Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Hank Williams ( September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American Singer-songwriter and Musician who has 1953)
- September 18 - Queen Anne of Romania
- September 20 - Geraldine Clinton Little, Irish-born poet (d. Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Queen Anne of Romania, (born Princess Anne Antoinette Françoise Charlotte of Bourbon-Parma on September 18, 1923) is the wife of the former Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Geraldine Clinton Little ( September 20, 1923 &ndash March 7, 1997) was an Irish -born poet who spent her life in the United States 1997)
- September 22 - Dannie Abse, Welsh poet
- September 26 - Dev Anand, Indian actor
- October 3 - Edward Oliver LeBlanc, Dominican politician (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Daniel Abse, better known as Dannie Abse, (born 22 September 1923 is a Welsh Poet. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a DharamDev Pishorimal Ānand (देव आनन्द دیو آنند (born September 26, 1923) better known simply as Dev Anand, is a legendary Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Edward Oliver LeBlanc ( October 3, 1923 &ndash October 29, 2004) was a Dominican politician. 2004)
- October 4 - Charlton Heston, American actor (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4 1923 &ndash April 5 2008) was an American Actor of 2008)
- October 5 - Albert Guðmundsson, Icelandic professional football player and politician (d. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Albert Sigurður Guðmundsson ( October 5 1923 &ndash April 7 1994) was the first Icelandic professional football player 1994)
- October 5 - Glynis Johns, British actress
- October 10 - Murray Walker, British motor racing commenator
- October 13 - Faas Wilkes, Dutch football (soccer) player (d. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Glynis Johns (born 5 October, 1923) is a British stage and film actress, Dancer, Pianist and Singer (notably Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Graeme Murray Walker OBE (known as Murray Walker; born 10 October 1923 Hall Green, Birmingham, England) is a Formula 1 Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Servaas ("Faas" Wilkes ( October 13, 1923, Rotterdam &mdash August 15, 2006, Rotterdam) was a Dutch 2006)
- October 15 - Italo Calvino, Italian writer (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Italo Calvino ( October 15, 1923 &ndash September 19, 1985) (ˈiːtalo kalˈviːno was an Italian journalist and writer of short 1985)
- October 17 - Charles McClendon, Hall of Fame college football coach (d. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Charles Youmans McClendon (1923&ndash2001 also known as "Charlie" McClendon or "Cholly Mac" was born on October 17, 1923 2001)
- October 23 - Frank Sutton, American actor (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Frank Spencer Sutton (October 23 1923 - June 28 1974 was an American actor who is best remembered for his role as the loud hard-nosed drill instructor Sergeant Vincent 1974)
- October 23 - Sir Robin Day, British political broadcaster (d. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Sir Robin Day, OBE (24 October 1923 &ndash 6 August 2000 was a British political broadcaster and commentator 2000)
- October 24 - Denise Levertov, British-born American poet (d. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Denise Levertov was a British -born American poet Early life and influences Denise Levertov was born in Ilford, Essex England 1997)
November - December
- November 1 - Victoria de los Angeles, Catalan soprano (d. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Victoria de los Ángeles (in Catalan Victòria dels Àngels ( November 1, 1923 &ndash January 15 2005)
- November 1 - Gordon R. Dickson, Canadian author (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Gordon Rupert Dickson ( November 1, 1923 – January 31, 2001) was an American Science fiction author 2001)
- November 3 - Tomás Cardinal Ó Fiaich, Northern Irish clergyman (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Tomás Séamus Cardinal Ó Fiaich ( November 3, 1923 – May 8, 1990) was an Irish Cardinal, Roman Catholic 1990)
- November 8 - Jack Kilby, American electrical engineer, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics (d. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Jack St Clair Kilby ( November 8, 1923 - June 20, 2005) was a Nobel Prize laureate in Physics in 2000 for his invention The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 2005)
- November 18 - Alan Shepard, American astronaut (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr (November 18 1923 &ndash July 21 1998 ( Rear Admiral, USN Ret 1998)
- November 20 - Nadine Gordimer, South African writer, Nobel Prize laureate
- November 22 - Arthur Hiller, Canadian film director
- November 23 - Billy Haughton, American harness driver and trainer (d. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Nadine Gordimer (born 20 November 1923 is a South African Writer, Political activist and Nobel laureate. The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Arthur Hiller, OC (born November 22, 1923 in Edmonton Alberta) is an Oscar -nominated Canadian film director Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Billy Haughton, or William R Haughton ( November 23, 1923 – July 15, 1986) was an American harness driver 1986)
- November 25 - Mauno Koivisto, President of Finland
- December 2 - Maria Callas, Greek soprano (d. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Mauno Henrik Koivisto mɑuno henrik koiʋisto (born November 25, 1923) was the President of Finland from 1982 to 1994 The President of Finland is the Head of State of Finland. Under the Constitution of Finland, executive power is vested in the President and the Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire 1977)
- December 12 - Bob Barker, American game show host
- December 13 - Philip Warren Anderson, American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
- December 13 - Larry Doby, baseball player (d. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Robert William Barker (Born December 12 1923) is a nineteen-time Emmy Award -winning former American Television Game show Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Philip Warren Anderson (born December 13, 1923) is an American Physicist. The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby ( December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional Baseball player 2003)
- December 13 - Antoni Tàpies, Catalan painter
- December 14 - Gerard Reve, Dutch writer (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Antoni Tàpies (born in Barcelona, December 13, 1923) is a Spanish Catalan painter Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Gerard Kornelis van het Reve (born December 14, 1923 in Amsterdam, Netherlands &ndash died April 8, 2006 in Zulte 2006)
- December 14 - Sully Boyar, American actor (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Israel "Sully" Boyar ( December 14, 1924 - March 23, 2001) was an American Actor. 2001)
- December 15 - Freeman Dyson, English-born physicist
- December 17 - Jaroslav Pelikan, American historian (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Freeman John Dyson FRS (born December 15, 1923) is an English-born American theoretical Physicist and Mathematician, famous for his Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Jaroslav Jan Pelikan ( 17 December 1923 – 13 May 2006) was one of the world's leading scholars in the History of Christianity and 2006)
- December 23 - Claudio Scimone, Italian conductor
- December 23 - James Stockdale, U. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Claudio Scimone (born December 23, 1934) is an Italian conductor Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (December 23 1923&ndashJuly 5 2005 was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy S. Navy admiral (d. 2005)
- December 24 - George Patton IV, American general (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes George Smith Patton (formerly George Patton IV) ( December 24, 1923 in Boston Massachusetts - June 27, 2004 in South 2004)
- December 25 - Sonia Olschanezky, World War II heroine (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Sonya Olschanezky ( December 25, 1923, Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany - July 6, 1944) was a member of the 1944)
- date unknown - Geoffrey Hattersley-Smith, English/Canadian geologist and glaciologist
Deaths
- Mohammad Ya`qub Khan, Emir of Kabul, Emir of Kandahar (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Geoffrey Francis Hattersley-Smith DPhil, FRSC (1923- is an English born Geologist and glaciologist. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A geologist is a contributor to the Science of Geology, studying the physical structure and processes of the Earth and planets of the solar system "Glacial" and "Glaciation" redirect here For the geological periods see Glacial period. 1849)
January - June
- January 9 - Katherine Mansfield, British novelist (b. Year 1849 ( MDCCCXLIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Kathleen Mansfield Murry ( 14 October 1888 – 9 January 1923) was a prominent New Zealand modernist writer of short fiction who wrote under the 1888)
- January 9 - Edith Thompson, hanged for murder (or adultery; b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Edith Jessie Thompson ( 25 December, 1893 &ndash 9 January, 1923) and Frederick Edward Francis Bywaters ( 27 June, Hanging is the lethal suspension of a person by a ligature The Oxford English Dictionary states that hanging in this sense is "specifically to put to death 25 December 1893)
- January 23 - Max Nordau, Hungarian author, philosopher, and Zionist leader (b. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Max Simon Nordau ( July 29, 1849 - January 23, 1923) born Simon Maximilian Südfeld, Südfeld Simon Miksa in Pest 1849)
- January 31 - Eligiusz Niewiadomski, Polish artist, political activist and assassin (executed) (b. Year 1849 ( MDCCCXLIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Eligiusz Niewiadomski ( Warsaw, December 1, 1869 – January 31, 1923, Warsaw) was a Polish Modernist 1869)
- February 3 - Kuroki Tamemoto, Japanese military leader (b. Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Count (May 3 1844 – February 3 1923 was a Soldier who served in the Imperial Japanese Army ( IJA) 1844)
- February 10 - Wilhelm Röntgen, German physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1844 ( MDCCCXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (27 March 1845 &ndash 10 February 1923 was a German physicist, who on 8 November 1895 produced and detected Electromagnetic The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1845)
- February 23 - Théophile Delcassé, French statesman (b. Year 1845 ( MDCCCXLV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Théophile Delcassé ( 1 March 1852 – 22 February 1923) was a French Statesman. 1852)
- March 8 - Johannes Diderik van der Waals, Dutch physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1852 ( MDCCCLII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Johannes Diderik van der Waals ( November 23, 1837 &ndash March 8, 1923) was a Dutch Scientist and Thermodynamicist The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1837)
- March 26 - Sarah Bernhardt, French actress (b. Year 1837 ( MDCCCXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Sarah Bernhardt (October 22 1844 &ndash March 26 1923 was a French stage actress and has been referred to as "the most famous actress in the history of the world" 1844)
- March 27 - Sir James Dewar, Scottish chemist (b. Year 1844 ( MDCCCXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Sir James Dewar FRS ( September 20, 1842 &ndash March 27, 1923) was a Scottish Chemist and Physicist 1842)
- March 28 - Michel-Joseph Maunoury, French general (b. Year 1842 ( MDCCCXLII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Michel-Joseph Maunoury ( December 17 1847 &ndash March 28 1923) was a commander of French forces in the early days of World War I 1847)
- April 4 - John Venn, British mathematician (b. Year 1847 ( MDCCCXLVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. See also John Venn (regicide. John Venn FRS ( HullYorkshire, August 4, 1834 &ndash Cambridge 1834)
- April 5 - George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, English financier of Egyptian excavations (b. Year 1834 ( MDCCCXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert 5th Earl of Carnarvon ( June 26, 1866 &ndash April 5, 1923) was an English aristocrat best known 1866)
- April 23 - Princess Louise of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Baden (b. Year 1866 ( MDCCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at * See Louise of Prussia (disambiguation for women with similar names 1838)
- June 9 - Princess Helena of the United Kingdom, third daughter of Queen Victoria (b. Year 1838 ( MDCCCXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Princess Helena redirects here For her daughter with the same name see Princess Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901 was from 20 June 1837 the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1846)
- June 24 - Edith Södergran, Finnish author (b. For the game see 1846 (board game. Year 1846 ( MDCCCXLVI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Edith Irene Södergran ( April 4, 1892 - June 24, 1923) was a Finland-Swedish poet 1892)
July - December
- July 10 - Albert Chevalier, music hall comedian (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Albert Onesime Britannicus Gwathveoyd Louis Chevalier ( March 21 1861 &ndash July 10 1923) was an English Comedian and 1861)
- July 23 - Pancho Villa, Mexican revolutionary (b. Year 1861 ( MDCCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Doroteo Arango Arámbula ( June 5 1878 &ndash July 20 1923) better known as Francisco or " Pancho " Villa 1878)
- August 2 - Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States (b. Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Warren Gamaliel Harding (November 2 1865 August 2 1923 was the twenty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death from a heart attack aged The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by 1865)
- August 24 - Kato Tomosaburo, 21st Prime Minister of Japan (b. Year 1865 ( MDCCCLXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River was a career officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy and the 21st Prime Minister of Japan from 12 June 1922 to 24 August 1923. The is the usual English-language term used for the Head of government of Japan, although the literal translation of the Japanese name for the office is Prime 1861)
- September 9 - Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca, 8th President of Brazil (b. Year 1861 ( MDCCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Hermes Rodrigues da Fonseca ( May 12, 1855 - September 9, 1923) was a Brazilian Soldier and Politician. 1855)
- October 30 - Andrew Bonar Law, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (b. Year 1855 ( MDCCCLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Andrew Bonar Law (16 September 1858 &ndash 30 October 1923 was a Canadian -born British Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom 1858)
- November 9 - (among those killed in Beer Hall Putsch):
- November 9 - Oskar Körner, businessman (b. Year 1858 ( MDCCCLVIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Oskar Körner ( January 4, 1875 - November 9, 1923) was a Businessman who participated in Adolf Hitler 's failed Beer 1875)
- November 9 - Karl Laforce, student (b. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Karl Laforce ( October 28, 1904 - November 9, 1923) was an early member of the Nazi Party who was killed in Hitler's failed Beer Hall Putsch 1904)
- November 9 - Ludwig Maximilian Erwin von Scheubner-Richter, diplomat and revolutionary (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Ludwig Maximilian Erwin von Scheubner-Richter or Max Scheubner-Richter born Ludwig Maximilian Erwin Richter ( January 21, 1884 - November 9, 1884)
- November 14 - Ernest Augustus, Crown Prince of Hanover (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Crown Prince Ernst August II of Hanover 3rd Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale, (Ernest Augustus William Adolphus George Frederick 21 September 1845 – 14 November 1845)
- December 12 - Raymond Radiguet, French author (b. Year 1845 ( MDCCCXLV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Raymond Radiguet ( June 18, 1903 – December 12, 1923) was a French Author. 1903)
- December 13 - Théophile Steinlen, Swiss painter (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, frequently referred to as just Steinlen ( November 10, 1859 – December 13, 1923) was a 1859)
- date unknown - Carl L. Boeckmann, Norwegian-American artist (b. Year 1859 ( MDCCCLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Carl Ludwig Boeckmann was a Norwegian-American artist born on January 29 1867 in Oslo, Norway. 1867)
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Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Robert Andrews Millikan (March 22 1868 – December 19 1953 was an American experimental physicist, and Nobel laureate in physics for his measurement The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Fritz Pregl ( September 3, 1869 &ndash December 13, 1930) was an Austrian Slovene Physician and Chemist The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Frederick Grant Banting KBE MC FRSC ( November 14, 1891 &ndash February 21, 1941) was a John James Richard Macleod ( September 6, 1876 &ndash March 16, 1935) was a Scottish physician physiologist and recipient of The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor The twentieth century of the Common Era began on
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