This Day In History
April 23
1815
The Second Serbian Uprising - a second phase of the national revolution of the Serbs against the Ottoman Empire, erupts shortly after the annexation of the country to the Ottoman Empire.
1920
The national council in Turkey denounces the government of Sultan Mehmed VI and announces a temporary constitution.
1941
World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht.
1942
World War II: Baedeker Blitz German bombers hit Exeter, Bath and York in retaliation for the British raid on Lübeck.
1948
1948 Arab-Israeli War: Haifa, a major port of Israel, is captured from Arab forces.
1968
Vietnam War: Student protesters at Columbia University in New York City take over administration buildings and shut down the university.
1993
Eritreans vote overwhelmingly for independence from Ethiopia in a United Nations-monitored referendum.
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