On this day in history

What happened on 23 October

3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 23 October. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.

  1. First national women's rights convention was held in the USWorld
  2. Pelé, legendary Brazilian footballer, was bornCultural
  3. Battle of El Alamein began in North AfricaWorld

About these entries

Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.

Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.