July 23 is the 204th day of the year - 205th in leap years - in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, there are 161 days remaining until the end of the year. If you were born on the day, your Zodiac sign is Leo.
History of July 23
Several important events have taken place on this day. For instance, in 1903 The Ford Motor Company manufactured its first car.http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/ford.htm Also, in 1926, Fox Film bought the patent of the Movietone sound system for recording sound onto film.http://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Movietone-sound-system Event such as these, and several others, have changed the American and foreign landscape for years to come.
First Ford Car Sold The first Ford vehicle to be manufactured was the Model A. Despite popular belief, Henry Ford didn't invent the car. Instead, he produced an automobile that was within economic reach for the everyday American. Ford wanted to develop and design a vehicle that would allow everyone to have the same luxury of the well to do. In fact, instead of pocketing profits, Ford lowered the price of his car. In doing so, he sold more cars thus steadily increasing his earning. Naturally, the automobile went from a luxury accessory to a staple for American society.http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/ford.htm
This page details some of the other notable happenings, events, and stories from July 23 past, present, and even future.
Today in History for July 23rd
This video from the Associated Press entitled Today in History chronicles the varying events that took place throughout history on July 23. The video starts with July 23, 1965 when a week of race-related rioting erupted in Detroit, Michigan. The violence, which started after police raided an after-hours club, killed 43 people and injured more than 1,000 others. During the outbreak, the violence also brought down dozens of homes and businesses.
The 2000s
- 2000: At the age of 24 Tiger Woods wins the British Open and becomes the youngest Golf Career Grand Slam winner.
The 1980s
- 1986: Britain's Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey in London.
The 1950s
- 1952: In Egypt, King Farouk I was overthrown the military led by Gamal Abdel Nasser.
The 1800s
- 1829: William Austin Burt of Mount Vernon, Mich., received a patent for his typographer, a forerunner of the typewriter.
July 23 Moment of Zen
- 2008: Governor Mark Sanford can't think of any economic differences between the Bush administration and John McCain.
- 2003: While President Bush talks about the strength of the Iraqi people, CNN runs a crawl heralding the reuniting of Cheech and Chong.
- 2001: Police take care of a rowdy protestor.
- 2002: The Healthy Penis mascot gets a massage on the street.
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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Moment of Zen - Healthy Penis Massage Daily Show
Full EpisodesPolitical Humor Joke of the Day
Holidays and Observances
Famous Birthdays
- 1989: Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter
- 1972: Marlon Wayans - In Living Color
- 1961: Woody Harrelson - Cheers
- 1940: Don Imus - Radio Host
- 1892: Haile Selassie - Ethiopian Emperor
Famous Deaths
- 1999: King Hassan II of Morocco
- 1885: Ulysses S. Grant - 18th US President
