In 1973, Juan Perón was re-elected as president of Argentina in the general election. Image: Wikimedia Commons
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 23 September?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 1973, Juan Perón was re-elected as president of Argentina in the general election. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Look at what happened on this day 23 September in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 23 SEPTEMBER
1899 | The Battle of Olongapo: The American Asiatic Squadron shattered a Filipino artillery.
1905 | The Karlstad Treaty, which ended the Union between Norway and Sweden amicably, was signed.
1913 | The first protest by women against the carrying of passes by women took place in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State (now Free State), where there was a large concentration of women working primarily as domestic workers.
1950 | Korean War: Since World War II, the Battle of Hill 282 marked the first instance of US friendly fire on British military forces.
1973 | Juan Perón was re-elected as president of Argentina in the general election.
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BIRTHDAYS
1957 | American actress, Rosalind Chao.
1971 | American basketball player and sportscaster, Eric Montross.
1988 | South African rugby union player, Don Armand.
1970 | South African artist, Mongezi Gum.
1975 | English journalist and producer, Chris Hawkins.
DEATHS
2008 | Australian journalist, Peter Leonard, 66.
2003 | Russian physician and journalist, Yuri Senkevich, 66.
2013 | Syrian colonel and politician, Abdel Hamid al-Sarraj, 88.
2001 | Welsh footballer, Ron Hewitt, 73.
2008 | Australian journalist, Peter Leonard, 66.
SPORTS
2006 | All three goal scorers in Arsenal’s 3-0 Premier League victory over Sheffield United shared the same birthday, which is the 17th of August. The goals were scored by Sheffield United’s Phil Jagielka (an own goal, born 1982), William Gallas, and Thierry Henry, all of whom were born in 1977.
ENTERTAINMENT
2019 | Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter died on this day at 78.
AFRICA FACT
The only country in Africa that has free trade agreements with the United States and the European Union is Morocco.
