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  Duncan Macrae, actor (Casino Royale, Kidnapped), dies at 61 on March - 23.   

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

1969  Rally for Decency (Miami) on this day in history.   

1969  On this day in history rudolf Pannwitz, German author/philosopher (Urblik), dies at 87   

1970  US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site on March - 23.   

1971  On this day in history bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, proclaims its independence   

1971  Dutch 2nd Chamber accept simplified divorce on this day in history.   

1971  USSR performs underground nuclear test on March - 23.   

1971  Armin Loos, composer, dies at 67 on March - 23.   

1972  On this day in history evil Knievel breaks 93 bones after successfully clearing 35 cars   

1973  On this day in history uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

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

1973  Ken Maynard, actor (Phantom Rancher, $50,000 Reward), dies at 77 on this day in history.   

1976  On March - 23 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 this day in history.   

1979  On this day in history philip Bourneuf, actor (Big Night, Frankenstein), dies at 71   

1980  France performs nuclear test on this day in history.   

1980  Shah of Iran arrives in Egypt on this day in history.   

1981  Supreme Court rules states could require, with some exceptions, parental notification when teen-age girls sought abortions on this day in history.   

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 March - 23.   

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  On this day in history uS President Ronald Reagan introduces "Star Wars"-plan (SDI)   

1983  On this day in history barney Clark, 1st artifical heart recipient, dies after 112 days at 62   

1984  On this day in history world Ice Dance Championship in Ottawa won by J Torvill & Chris Dean (Great Britain)   

1985  On March - 23 billy Joel weds supermodel Christie Brinkley   

1985  On this day in history discovery moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-D mission   

1985  On March - 23 julian Lennon's first concert (San Antonio TX)   

1985  On March - 23 uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

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

1986  On this day in history heavyweight Trevor Berbick KOs Pinklon Thomas   

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1429  Margaret of Anjou, wife of Henry VI of England (d. 1482) was born on this day in history.   

1599  On March - 23 birth of thomas Selle, composer   

1638  Frederik Ruysch, Dutch anatomist was born on this day in history.   

1645  William Kidd, Pirate Legend From Scotland (d. 1701) was born on this day in history.   

1699  On March - 23 birth of john Bartram, naturalist/explorer, father of American botany   

1723  On this day in history birth of agha Mohammad Khan Ghajar, King of Iran (d. 1771)   

1732  Marie Adélaïde of France, daughter of Louis XV (d. 1800) was born on March - 23.   

1736  On March - 23 birth of iman Willem Falck, Dutch governor of Ceylon (1765-83)   

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

1169  Shirkuh, Kurd general/vizier of Cairo/Saladin's uncle, dies on March - 23.   

1237  On this day in history jan of Brienne, King of Jerusalem/Emperor of Constantinople, dies   

1361  On this day in history death of henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster (b. c.1310)   

1369  On this day in history death of pedro, the Cruel, King/tyrant of Castile & Leon, murdered   

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

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

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