303
Religion
St. George Martyred
According to tradition, St. George was martyred during the Diocletian persecution. He became the patron saint of England and his cross became a symbol of the nation.
On This Day in History
1348
Politics
Order of the Garter Founded
King Edward III of England founded the Order of the Garter, the most prestigious order of chivalry in Britain. It remains in existence today as the oldest national order of knighthood.
1564
Culture
William Shakespeare Is Born
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He would become the most influential writer in the English language, producing 37 plays and 154 sonnets.
1616
Culture
Shakespeare and Cervantes Die
Both William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes died, though due to calendar differences, not on the same actual day. UNESCO later designated April 23 as World Book Day.
1791
Politics
James Buchanan Is Born
The 15th President of the United States was born in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania. His failure to prevent secession makes him consistently ranked among the worst presidents.
1985
Culture
Coca-Cola Introduces New Coke
Coca-Cola announced it was changing its 99-year-old formula, introducing 'New Coke.' The public backlash was so severe that the company brought back the original formula within three months.
2005
Invention
First YouTube Video Uploaded
The first video, titled 'Me at the Zoo,' was uploaded to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim. The platform would revolutionize how people create, share, and consume video content.