February 23 in history
Events on February 23
Notable events that happened on February 23 in past years.
- 2025
A snap election is held in Germany.
Wikipedia article: 2025 German federal election - 2017
The Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army captures Al-Bab from ISIL.
Wikipedia article: Free Syrian Army - 2008
The Japanese WINDS satellite is launched.
Wikipedia article: WINDS - 1998
In the United States, tornadoes in central Florida destroy or damage 2,600 structures and kill 42 people.
Wikipedia article: 1998 Central Florida tornado outbreak - 1981
In Spain, Antonio Tejero attempts a coup d'état by capturing the Spanish Congress of Deputies.
Wikipedia article: Antonio Tejero - 1966
In Syria, Ba'ath Party member Salah Jadid leads an intra-party military coup that replaces the previous government of General Amin al-Hafiz, also a Baathist.
Wikipedia article: Syria - 1945
World War II: During the Battle of Iwo Jima, a group of United States Marines reach the top of Mount Suribachi on the island and are photographed raising the American flag.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Iwo Jima - 1945
American Airlines Flight 009 crashes near Rural Retreat, Virginia, killing 17.
Wikipedia article: American Airlines Flight 009 - 1942
World War II: Japanese submarines fire artillery shells at the coastline near Santa Barbara, California.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1917
First demonstrations in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The beginning of the February Revolution (March 8 in the Gregorian calendar).
Wikipedia article: Saint Petersburg - 1900
Second Boer War: During the Battle of the Tugela Heights, the first British attempt to take Hart's Hill fails.
Wikipedia article: Second Boer War - 1883
Alabama becomes the first U.S. state to enact an anti-trust law.
Wikipedia article: Alabama - 1836
Texas Revolution: The Siege of the Alamo (prelude to the Battle of the Alamo) begins in San Antonio, Texas.
Wikipedia article: Texas Revolution - 1725
J. S. Bach leads his Tafel-Music Shepherd Cantata for the birthday of Christian, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels.
- 303
Roman emperor Diocletian orders the destruction of the Christian church in Nicomedia, beginning eight years of Diocletianic Persecution.
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