In History, Today on April 23

The Battle of Clontarf took place, where the forces of Irish High King Brian Boru defeated a coalition of Irish and Viking forces, although Brian Boru was killed in the battle.

The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III of England, one of the oldest and most prestigious orders of chivalry in the world.

William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.

William Shakespeare, the famous English playwright, died on this date, which is also believed to be his birthday.

The first public school in the United States, Boston Latin School, was founded.

King Charles II of England, Scotland, and Ireland was crowned in Westminster Abbey, marking the restoration of the monarchy after the English Civil War and the Interregnum.

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey was founded in Ankara, marking the start of the Turkish War of Independence.

The Baedeker Blitz, a series of German air raids on English cities, began, targeting cultural and historical sites during World War II.

Students at Columbia University in New York City began a week-long occupation of university buildings to protest the Vietnam War and university policies, a significant event in the 1960s student protest movement.

Coca-Cola announced the introduction of New Coke, a reformulation of its flagship drink, which was met with widespread consumer backlash and is considered one of the biggest marketing blunders in history.

The first ever YouTube video, titled 'Me at the zoo,' was uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim.

The Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed, killing over 1,100 people and injuring more than 2,500, highlighting the poor working conditions in the garment industry.

The Paris Agreement on climate change was signed by 175 countries at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, aiming to limit global warming.

A van attack occurred in Toronto, Canada, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 16 others. The attack was carried out by Alek Minassian.

The World Health Organization announced the first-ever malaria vaccine, RTS,S, would be piloted in Malawi, Ghana, and Kenya.