February 23

What happened on February 23 in history

3 events fall on February 23, from 1455 to 1945. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on February 23

  1. 1455

    The Gutenberg Bible is printed

    The traditional date for Europe's first major book printed with movable type.

    Read about Gutenberg's Print Shop, MainzPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1836

    The siege of the Alamo begins

    Santa Anna's army surrounds the mission at San Antonio de Béxar.

    Read about Battle of the AlamoPlay the 19th century round

  3. 1945

    The flag is raised on Mount Suribachi

    Joe Rosenthal photographs six men planting a flag on Iwo Jima.

    Play the 20th century round