On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
June 23
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
In a nationwide referendum, Gamal Abdel Nasser (pictured) was elected President of Egypt, a post he held until his death in 1970.
Wikipedia: 1956 Egyptian referendum
President Richard Nixon signed Title IX (co-author Patsy Mink pictured) into law as part of the Education Amendments, prohibiting gender discrimination in any educational program receiving U.S. federal funds.
Wikipedia: Richard Nixon
The Los Angeles Dodgers started Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell in the infield, beginning a record eight-year run in Major League Baseball for four people designated as starters for those positions.
Wikipedia: Los Angeles Dodgers
Chinese American Vincent Chin died after being beaten into a coma in Highland Park, Michigan, U.S., by two automotive workers who were angry about the success of Japanese auto companies.
Wikipedia: Killing of Vincent Chin
The first instalment of the video-game series Sonic the Hedgehog was released in North America.
Wikipedia: Sonic the Hedgehog
Croatian War of Independence: The Battle of the Miljevci Plateau ended after a failed counterattack by forces of the Republic of Serbian Krajina against the Croatian Army who had captured the plateau.
Wikipedia: Croatian War of Independence
Citizens of the United Kingdom voted in favour of leaving the European Union.
Wikipedia: 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum