Famous Birthdays
- James Anthony Froude, English historian and novelist (The Nemesis of Faith), born in Dartington Rectory, Devon (d. 1894)
- John Gill Shorter, American politician (17th Governor of Alabama), born in Monticello, Georgia (d. 1872)
About April 23, 1818
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 206 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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