July 23: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2021: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its COVID-19 Response Summary and issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Becton, Dickinson and Company's BD Vacutainer Plus Citrate Plasma Tubes. These specialized blood collection tubes are designed for coagulation testing, supporting critical medical diagnostics during the pandemic.
• 2014: Alexander Khodakovsky, a pro-Russian separatist commander from the Vostok Battalion, confirmed that rebels possessed BUK missile systems potentially responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. He suggested the system might have been returned to Russia to eliminate evidence of its presence.
• 2011: A devastating terrorist attack in Norway resulted in the tragic loss of 92 lives. The attacks, carried out by Anders Behring Breivik, targeted the government district in Oslo and a youth summer camp on Utøya Island, shocking the world with their brutality and scale.
• 2004: Eleven years after its destruction during the Bosnian War, the historic Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was ceremonially reopened. This iconic 16th-century Ottoman bridge, which symbolically connects Bosniak and Croatian communities, was rebuilt as a powerful gesture of reconciliation and cultural restoration.
• 2002: Dr. William L. Pierce, a prominent American white supremacist author and founder of the Neo-Nazi organization National Alliance, passed away. Known for his racist ideology and influential writings, Pierce was a controversial figure in extremist political circles.
• 1999: An ANA (All Nippon Airways) flight is hijacked in Tokyo, Japan by Yuji Nishizawa, creating a significant aviation security incident that would prompt further discussions about airline safety protocols.
• 1998: The United States House of Representatives successfully overrode the presidential veto, upholding a legislative measure that seeks to outlaw late-term abortion procedures. This significant legislative action represents a critical moment in the ongoing national debate surrounding reproductive rights and medical procedures.
• 1995: A theatrical production of Shakespeare's Hamlet concludes its run at the Belasco Theater in New York City after 121 performances, marking the end of a notable stage interpretation.
• 1988: Paul Anderson was an English professional football player who competed during the late 20th century. Details about his specific career achievements and teams are limited in the original record.
• 1981: Jarkko Nieminen, a professional Finnish tennis player, was born on this date. He would later become a notable figure in international tennis, representing Finland in numerous tournaments and achieving significant rankings in his career.

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July 23rd marks the 204th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 205th in case of leap years).

There are 161 days remaining until the end of the year.

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

What day of the week is July 23?

On July 23rd, 2025 the day of the week is Wednesday.

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The zodiac sign associated with July 23rd is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

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