What happened Today In History: 23rd May

Safalta Expert Published by: Noor Fatima Updated Mon, 23 May 2022 11:34 PM IST

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Here are some historical facts of May 22nd. Have a read and keep yourself aware of the history, as it has a crucial role in our lives. 

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  • ON THIS VERY DAY, in 1568, The Netherlands became independent.
1568: Today in history 23rd may, the Netherlands declared itself independent from colonist Spain in the Battle of Heiligerleewhich is commonly called the first battle of the Eighty Years' War. 

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  • ON THIS VERY DAY, in 1915, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary.
1915: On this day in history 23rd may, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary, announcing its entering World War I on the Allies' side.
 
  • ON THIS VERY DAY, in 1951, China annexed Tibet.
1951: China formally annexed Tibet as an autonomous region on this day in 1951. It gave rise to a Tibetan independence movement, which was led by the Dalai Lama. The winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize.
 
  • ON THIS VERY DAY, in 1992, Walt Disney incorporated its very 1st film company Laugh-O-Gram Films.
1992: We've all watched movies like frozen, up, Cars, etc? Yeah? Guess what they all have in common? Yes, they are all from Disney, and ON THIS VERY DAY in 1922, Walt Disney incorporated its very 1st film company Laugh-O-Gram Films. Thanks to you Mr. Walt Disney.
 
  • ON THIS VERY DAY, in 1994, 270 pilgrims took their last due to a bustle.
1994: It's both grieving and glorious news to notify you that on this day in history 23rd May 1994, 270 pilgrims left their heavenly abode due to the bustle around Mina, Saudi Arabia.
 
  • ON THIS VERY DAY, in 2008, India successfully tested a surface-to-surface missile named Prithvi-2.
 
  • World Turtle Day is observed on 23 May. ON THIS VERY DAY every year to bring attention and increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises. A great convention! 
 
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