September 23

What happened on September 23 in history

5 events fall on September 23, from 1122 to 1962. 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 September 23

  1. 1122

    The Concordat of Worms

    Pope and emperor settle who appoints bishops.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1846

    Neptune is discovered

    Berlin astronomers find the planet within a degree of where Le Verrier's maths said it would be.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1889

    Nintendo is founded

    The company begins in Kyoto making hanafuda playing cards.

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  4. 1952

    The Checkers speech

    Nixon saves his place on the ticket with a televised address about a dog.

    Play the 20th century round

  5. 1962

    Lincoln Center opens

    Philharmonic Hall gives its first concert in New York.

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