July 23

    What happened on July 23 in history

    3 events fall on July 23, from 1829 to 1995. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 23

    1. 1829

      The typewriter is patented

      William Burt patents his typographer in the United States.

      Read about Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester RailwayPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1952

      The Egyptian revolution

      Free Officers depose King Farouk in a bloodless coup.

      Play the 20th century round

    3. 1995

      Comet Hale-Bopp is discovered

      Two American observers find it independently on the same night.

      Play the 20th century round

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