On This Day in History - August 23 |
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| What Happened On This Day In History - August 23 |
1754 August 23
1754-08-23
Louis XVI (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793), born Louis-Auguste, ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792. Suspended and arrested during the 10th of August 1792 Insurrection, he was tried by the National Convention, found guilty of treason, and executed on 21 January 1793.
1924 August 23
1924-08-23
Mars' closest approach to Earth since the 10th century
1960 August 23
1960-08-23
World's largest frog (3.3 kg) caught (Equatorial Guinea)
1973 August 23
1973-08-23
Intelsat communications satellite launched
1990 August 23
1990-08-23
Armenia declares independence
