On September 23, history records 35 notable events, 230 famous births and 87 deaths, spanning the years 1122 to 1803.
Events on this day include: Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V agree to the Concordat of Worms to put an end to the Investiture Controversy. (1122); The Battle of Arnemuiden was the first naval battle of the Hundred Years' War and the first naval battle using artillery, as the English ship Christopher had... (1338).
Notable people born on September 23 include Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany (1158), Emperor Takakura (1161), Kublai Khan (1215).
Notable figures who died on this day include Ælfwald I of Northumbria (788), Al-Mutanabbi (965), Robert de Sablé (1193).
Events on 23 September 35
See all →Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V agree to the Concordat of Worms to put an end to the Investiture Controversy.
The Battle of Arnemuiden was the first naval battle of the Hundred Years' War and the first naval battle using artillery, as the English ship Christopher had three cannons and one hand gun.
Battle of Kherlen, the second significant victory over Ming dynasty China by the Mongols since 1368.
Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Wars of the Roses, takes place.
Spanish naval forces rout an English fleet, under the command of John Hawkins, at the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa near Veracruz.
The Merchant Royal, carrying a treasure of over 100,000 pounds of gold (worth over £1 billion today), is lost at sea off Land's End.
American Revolution: John Paul Jones on board the USS Bonhomme Richard wins the Battle of Flamborough Head.
American Revolution: British Major John André is arrested as a spy by American soldiers exposing Benedict Arnold's change of sides.
Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
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Birthdays on 23 September 230
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Deaths on 23 September 87
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