On July 23, history records 51 notable events, 219 famous births and 97 deaths, spanning the years 811 to 1862.
Events on this day include: Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I plunders the Bulgarian capital of Pliska and captures Khan Krum's treasury. (811); A Knights Hospitaller fleet scores a crushing victory over an Aydinid fleet off Chios. (1319).
Notable people born on July 23 include Otto, Duke of Austria (1301), Louis I, Duke of Anjou (1339), Pier Paolo Vergerio the Elder (1370).
Notable figures who died on this day include He Ning (955), Nuh II (997), Warner of Grez (1100).
Events on 23 July 51
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Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I plunders the Bulgarian capital of Pliska and captures Khan Krum's treasury.
Year 1319
A Knights Hospitaller fleet scores a crushing victory over an Aydinid fleet off Chios.
Year 1793
Roger Sherman, a Connecticut Patriot and member of the Committee of Five selected to draft the Declaration of Independence, dies of typhoid in New Haven, Connecticut, at age 72.
Year 1821
While the Mora Rebellion continues, Greeks capture Monemvasia Castle. Turkish troops and citizens are transferred to Minor Asia coasts.
Year 1829
In the United States, William Austin Burt patents the typographer, a precursor to the typewriter.
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Birthdays on 23 July 219
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Deaths on 23 July 97
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