Day In History
This Day in History
Today: March 23, 2026
1400
The Trần dynasty of Vietnam is deposed, after one hundred and seventy-five years of rule, by Hồ Quý Ly, a court official.
1540
Waltham Abbey is surrendered to King Henry VIII of England; the last religious community to be closed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.[1]
1568
The Peace of Longjumeau is signed, ending the second phase of the French Wars of Religion.
1775
American Revolutionary War: Patrick Henry delivers his speech – "Give me liberty, or give me death!" – at St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia.
1801
Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle.
1806
After traveling through the Louisiana Purchase and reaching the Pacific Ocean, explorers Lewis and Clark and their "Corps of Discovery" begin their arduous journey home.
1821
Greek War of Independence: Battle and fall of city of Kalamata.
1839
A massive earthquake destroys the former capital Inwa of the Konbaung dynasty, present-day Myanmar.[2]
1848
The ship John Wickliffe arrives at Port Chalmers carrying the first Scottish settlers for Dunedin, New Zealand. Otago province is founded.
1857
Elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway New York City.
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