Historical Events In March - 23

1966  First official meeting after 400 years of Catholic & Anglican Church on March - 23.   

1966  On this day in history johannes W Elsensohn, Dutch actor/writer (Arie), dies at 82   

1967  On this day in history duncan Macrae, actor (Casino Royale, Kidnapped), dies at 61   

1968  Edwin O'Connor, US writer, dies at 49 on this day in history.   

1969  Rally for Decency (Miami) on March - 23.   

1969  Rudolf Pannwitz, German author/philosopher (Urblik), dies at 87 on March - 23.   

1970  On March - 23 uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

1971  On March - 23 bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, proclaims its independence   

1971  On March - 23 dutch 2nd Chamber accept simplified divorce   

1971  On March - 23 uSSR performs underground nuclear test   

1971  On March - 23 armin Loos, composer, dies at 67   

1972  Evil Knievel breaks 93 bones after successfully clearing 35 cars on March - 23.   

1973  US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site on March - 23.   

1973  On this day in history yoko Ono is granted permanent residence in US   

1973  On this day in history ken Maynard, actor (Phantom Rancher, $50,000 Reward), dies at 77   

1976  On this day in history international Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratify)   

1978  On this day in history uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

1979  In a ceremony at NAS Norfolk, Vice Admiral Forrest S. Petersen transferred ownership of the last Kawanishi H8K2 flying boat to the Japanese Museum of Maritime Science on March - 23.   

1979  Philip Bourneuf, actor (Big Night, Frankenstein), dies at 71 on this day in history.   

1980  France performs nuclear test on this day in history.   

1980  On March - 23 shah of Iran arrives in Egypt   

1981  Supreme Court rules states could require, with some exceptions, parental notification when teen-age girls sought abortions on March - 23.   

1982  Guatemala military coup under General Rios Montt, President Romeo Lucas flees on this day in history.   

1982  Mario Praz, Italian author (Casa della vita), dies at 85 on this day in history.   

1983  Barney B. Clark, survived for 112 days before his death, the Jarvick 7, an artificial heart made of polyurethane and aluminum on this day in history.   

1983  US President Ronald Reagan introduces "Star Wars"-plan (SDI) on this day in history.   

1983  On March - 23 barney Clark, 1st artifical heart recipient, dies after 112 days at 62   

1984  On March - 23 world Ice Dance Championship in Ottawa won by J Torvill & Chris Dean (Great Britain)   

1985  Billy Joel weds supermodel Christie Brinkley on this day in history.   

1985  Discovery moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-D mission on March - 23.   

1985  Julian Lennon's first concert (San Antonio TX) on March - 23.   

1985  On this day in history uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

1985  On this day in history anton Constandse, Dutch anarchist/writer, dies at 85   

1986  Heavyweight Trevor Berbick KOs Pinklon Thomas on March - 23.   

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1429  Margaret of Anjou, wife of Henry VI of England (d. 1482) was born on March - 23.   

1599  On March - 23 birth of thomas Selle, composer   

1638  On this day in history birth of frederik Ruysch, Dutch anatomist   

1645  William Kidd, Pirate Legend From Scotland (d. 1701) was born on March - 23.   

1699  John Bartram, naturalist/explorer, father of American botany was born on March - 23.   

1723  Agha Mohammad Khan Ghajar, King of Iran (d. 1771) was born on this day in history.   

1732  Marie Adélaïde of France, daughter of Louis XV (d. 1800) was born on this day in history.   

1736  Iman Willem Falck, Dutch governor of Ceylon (1765-83) was born on March - 23.   

1103  On March - 23 death of eudes I, Duke of Burgundy (b. 1058)   

1169  On March - 23 shirkuh, Kurd general/vizier of Cairo/Saladin's uncle, dies   

1237  On March - 23 jan of Brienne, King of Jerusalem/Emperor of Constantinople, dies   

1361  On March - 23 death of henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster (b. c.1310)   

1369  Death of Pedro, the Cruel, King/tyrant of Castile & Leon, murdered on this day in history.   

1548  On this day in history death of itagaki Nobukata, retainer of Takeda Shingen   

1555  On this day in history julius III, [Giovanni M del Monte], Pope (1550-55), dies at 67   

1559  On March - 23 death of emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia (killed in battle) (b. 1521/1522)