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The Viking invasion of England under the leadership of Ivar the Boneless and his ally Olaf the White on c. April 23, 870, results in the capture of Dumbarton after a four- month siege and the defenders ran out of water. Following the surrender, the Vikings plundered the fortress and reportedly used a fleet of 200 ships to transport prisoners and treasure back to Dublin.
The Battle of Clontarf occurs on April 23, 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, Ireland, where the forces of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, defeat the Viking invaders. While Brian Boru's forces were victorious, the battle resulted in significant casualties, including Brian Boru himself. The battle is often seen as a pivotal moment in Irish history, marking the beginning of decline in Viking power in Ireland, leading to the eventual unification of the country. More
Æthelred II the Unready, King of England, dies on April 23, 1016 and is succeeded by his son Edmund Ironside.
Edmund Ironside succeeds his father Æthelred the Unready as king of England on April 23, 1016
Earl David, became King David I of Scotland on April 23, 1124. David I reign until his death on May 24, 1153. He passed away in Carlisle, Cumberland and was buried at Dunfermline Abbey.
Saladin became the de facto ruler (emir) of Egypt on c. April 23, 1169, after the death of his uncle Shirkuh's. He officially abolished the Shi'ite Fatimid Caliphate in 1171 and established the Sunni Ayyubid Dynasty. He subsequently expanded his rule to Syria, being proclaimed Sultan of Egypt and Syria on 1175, as he unified the Muslim forces against the Crusader states.
King Edward III of England established the Order of the Garter, England's highest chivalric order on April 23, 1348, intended to foster camaraderie among top knights and secure their loyalty for his military campaigns. It is the most senior British order of chivalry, outranked only by the Victoria Cross and George Cross.
William Shakespeare, English playwright, and poet is born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His birthday is traditionally celebrated on April 23., known as the "Bard of Avon". Shakespeare, died on his birthday in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1616.
William Shakespeare dies in Stratford-upon-Avon on his birthday, on April 13, 1616.
General Robert E. Lee accepts on April 23, 1861, the appointment of major general of Virginia’s State forces. and On May 7 Virginia joined the Confederacy on May 7 and Lee was commissioned brigadier general in the Confederate army on May 14. He was promoted to full general on August 31, 1861. More
The United States announced the lifting of most economic sanctions against Libya on April 23, 2004, following Tripoli's December 2003 commitment to dismantle its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, including nuclear, chemical, and long-range missile capabilities.
