November 23

What happened on November 23 in history

5 events fall on November 23, from 1644 to 1971. 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 November 23

  1. 1644

    Areopagitica is published

    Milton argues against licensing of the press.

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  2. 1889

    The first jukebox

    A coin-operated phonograph is installed in a San Francisco saloon.

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  3. 1936

    Life magazine appears

    The first issue of the picture weekly is published.

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  4. 1963

    Doctor Who begins

    The first episode airs the day after Kennedy's assassination.

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  5. 1971

    China joins the Security Council

    Representatives of the People's Republic take their seats.

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