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.
November 23
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The first episode of Doctor Who, the world's longest-running science fiction television show, was broadcast on BBC television, starring William Hartnell as the first incarnation of the title role.
Wikipedia: An Unearthly Child
Jacques Mayol became the first person to freedive to a depth of 100 metres (330 ft).
Wikipedia: Jacques Mayol
An earthquake struck the Irpinia region of Italy, killing at least 2,483 people, injuring more than 7,700 and leaving 250,000 homeless.
Wikipedia: 1980 Irpinia earthquake
Rose Revolution: Eduard Shevardnadze resigned as President of Georgia following weeks of mass protests over disputed election results.
Wikipedia: Rose Revolution
MS Explorer became the first cruise ship to sink in the Southern Ocean.
Wikipedia: MV Explorer (1969)
A crowd of people on their way to register Esmael Mangudadatu's candidacy for governor of Maguindanao, Philippines, were kidnapped and killed by supporters of his rival, resulting in 58 deaths.
Wikipedia: Esmael Mangudadatu
Arab Spring: After months of protests in Yemen, President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to transfer power to Vice President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.
Wikipedia: Arab Spring