Historical Events
Star Trek Into Darkness
"Star Trek Into Darkness" directed by J. J. Abrams starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto premieres in Sydney
- 21 people are killed during violent unrest in Xinjiang, China
- 28 people are killed and 70 are injured during clashes between police and Sunni Muslims in Hawija, Iraq
Event of Interest
A 1% flash crash hits the US stock market after a news agency was hacked and claimed injury to President Obama
- The French National Assembly passes an amended bill legalizing same-sex marriage
Cricket History
West Indian cricketer, Chris Gayle, smashes the fastest century in history in just 30 balls
Famous Deaths
- Bob Brozman, American world music guitarist, ethnomusicologist, and educator, commits suicide at 59
- Robert W. Edgar, American businessman and politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district), dies from a heart attack at 69
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About April 23, 2013
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Give Me A Reason - P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess
#1 Song: Waiting All Night - Rudimental Ft. Ella Eyre
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