April 23rd: What is special about this date?

April 23rd marks the 113th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 114th in case of leap years). There are 252 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on April 23rd, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to April 23rd and what happened on April 23rd in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd.

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April 23rd: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On April 23rd there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple (1928)

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena (1977)

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel (1990)

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano (1930)

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore (1954)

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King (1979)

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz (1985)

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli (1960)

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison (1936)

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez (1961)

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23rd: who died on this date?

On April 23rd the following celebrities died:


  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard (1990)

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray (1992)

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell (1995)

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills (2005)

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe (1983)

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell (1975)

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi (1990)

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Anahla Shakespeare (1616)

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare (1616)

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

  • Gera Bard (1616)

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • See all famous people who died on April 23rd

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April 23rd: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On April 23rd, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Taurus according to the Western Zodiac.

Taurus zodiac sign

April 23rd: what is special about the Taurus sign?

The Taurus sign encompasses people born between April 20th and May 20th.

You can discover Taurus's personality traits and attitude and Taurus's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Taurus born in April discover why April born are so special.

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April 23rd: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on April 23rd in history:


  • Apr 23, 1927: Turkey becomes the first country to celebrate Children's Day as a national holiday.
  • Apr 23, 1940: New York Yankees dedicate a plaque to Jacob Rupert.
  • Apr 23, 1955: Kismet closes at Ziegfeld Theater NYC after 583 performances
  • Apr 23, 1964: New York State Theater opens.
  • Apr 23, 1967: Soyuz 1 launched; Vladimir Komarov becomes 1st in-flight casualty
  • Apr 23, 1976: The punk rock group The Ramones release their first self-titled album.
  • Apr 23, 1984: AIDS-virus identified
  • Apr 23, 1989: Betsy King wins LPGA USX Golf Classic.
  • Apr 23, 1992: Shirnada opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 4 performances
  • Apr 23, 1997: Titanic, opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, New York City
  • Apr 23, 2015: Manuel Valls, the Prime Minister of France, claims that five terrorist attacks in France have occurred in recent months.
  • Apr 23, 2018: 2018 Gaza border protests: 2 more Palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at Israel-Gazan. Both were killed by Israeli troops.
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What day of the year is April 23rd?


April 23rd marks the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 114th in case of leap years).

There are 252 days remaining until the end of the year.

April 23rd is the 23rd day of the month of April.