November 23: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: On November 23, 2022, a tragic mass shooting occurred at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, resulting in at least six fatalities and multiple injuries. The suspected shooter, who appeared to have acted alone, was also found dead at the scene. Five victims were transported to Norfolk General Hospital for treatment. The incident highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, coming just days after another mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs and shortly after a campus shooting at the University of Virginia. Walmart expressed condolences, and Senator Mark Warner condemned the violence, emphasizing the recurring nature of such tragic events.
• 2019: The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, named Imam, passed away, officially marking the species as extinct within the country's borders. This tragic event highlights the critical conservation challenges facing this critically endangered species.
• 2007: Vladimir Kryuchkov, a prominent Russian Soviet-era bureaucrat, passed away. He was a significant figure during the late Soviet period.
• 2003: The Georgian Rose Revolution concludes with a historic political transformation as President Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks of massive peaceful protests challenging fraudulent election results. This marked a pivotal moment in Georgia's democratic evolution, signaling a rejection of electoral manipulation and a demand for transparent governance.
• 2001: The Convention on Cybercrime was signed in Budapest, Hungary, marking a significant international effort to address digital crime and establish legal frameworks for cybersecurity. This landmark treaty aimed to harmonize national laws on cybercrime, improve investigative techniques, and enhance international cooperation in prosecuting computer-related offenses.
• 1996: Irene Skliva, an 18-year-old from Greece, was crowned the 46th Miss World, representing her country in the prestigious international beauty pageant. Her victory marked a significant moment for Greek representation in global beauty competitions.
• 1993: Tony Kushner's groundbreaking play 'Angels in America: Perestroika' opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City, running for 216 performances. The play, a landmark work addressing AIDS, homosexuality, and political change, was a critical and cultural milestone of the early 1990s.
• 1979: On November 23, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland, Thomas McMahon, a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the assassination of Lord Mountbatten. This high-profile murder occurred earlier that year and was a significant moment in the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland, highlighting the violent tensions of the period known as 'The Troubles'.
• 1972: On November 23, 1972, the Soviet Union made its final attempt to launch the N1 rocket, a massive lunar rocket designed to compete with NASA's Saturn V in the Space Race. This unsuccessful launch marked the end of the Soviet Union's manned lunar program, effectively conceding defeat in the moon landing competition.
• 1971: Danny Murtaugh, the successful manager of the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team, announced his retirement, concluding a significant chapter in baseball management.

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November 23rd marks the 327th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 328th in case of leap years).

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

What day of the week is November 23?

On November 23rd, 2025 the day of the week is Sunday.

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The zodiac sign associated with November 23rd is Sagittarius according to the Western Zodiac.

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