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April
23

April 23, Shakespeare's birthday and death day, has been rich with literary and political significance.

On This Day in History

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.

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.

Historical image at James Buchanan Is Born in 1791
James Buchanan Is Born, 1791. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain
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.

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Coca-Cola Introduces New Coke, 1985. Illustration: AI-generated
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.

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First YouTube Video Uploaded, 2005. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain
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.

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