March 23

    What happened on March 23 in history

    3 events fall on March 23, from 1775 to 2001. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on March 23

    1. 1775

      Give me liberty or give me death

      Patrick Henry addresses the Virginia Convention at St John's Church, Richmond.

      Read about Washington Crossing the DelawarePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1919

      Mussolini founds the Fasci di Combattimento

      A meeting in a Milan square launches Italian fascism as a movement.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    3. 2001

      Mir is de-orbited

      The Russian space station is brought down into the Pacific after fifteen years.

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