What Happened on March 23, 2013

Historical Events

  • 20 people are killed and 200 are injured by a tornado in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
  • Chris Sharma becomes the second person to climb a 9b+ (5.15c) route with his ascent of La Dura Dura in Oliana, Spain
  • The US Senate approves its first budget in four years by a margin of 50–49
  • Walt Disney Company launches premium cable Disney Junior channel, with 24-hour programming for the 2-7 year old audience

Famous Deaths

  • Barbara Donald, American jazz trumpeter and bandleader ("The Past and Tomorrows"), dies at 70
  • David Bond, British sailor, dies at 90
  • Virgil Trucks, American baseball pitcher (World Series 1945 Detroit Tigers; MLB All Star 1949, 54), dies at 95
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About March 23, 2013

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries

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