On June 23, history records 53 notable events, 185 famous births and 92 deaths, spanning the years 229 to 1683.
Events on this day include: Sun Quan proclaims himself emperor of Eastern Wu. (229); First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan. (1180).
Notable people born on June 23 include Stefan, Count Palatine of Simmern-Zweibrücken (1385), Francis II, Duke of Brittany (1433), Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland (1456).
Notable figures who died on this day include Æthelthryth (679), Li Congyi (947), Consort Dowager Wang (947).
Events on 23 June 53
See all →The Battle of Moclín takes place in the context of the Spanish Reconquista pitting the forces of the Kingdom of Castile against the Emirate of Granada. The battle resulted in a Granadian victory.
First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins.
Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign a secret treaty against Emperor Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
The Action of Faial, Azores. The Portuguese carrack "Chagas", loaded with slaves and treasure, is attacked and sunk by English ships with only 13 survivors out of over 1000 on board.
The mutinous crew of Henry Hudson's fourth voyage sets Henry, his son and seven loyal crew members adrift in an open boat in what is now Hudson Bay; they are never heard from again.
William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenni Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania.
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Birthdays on 23 June 185
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Deaths on 23 June 92
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