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April 23, Vietnam veterans stage protest at U.S. Capitol

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Last updated: April 23, 2025 8:07 am
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Today is Wednesday, April 23, 2025, marking the 113th day of the year with 252 days remaining.

In a significant event on this date in history, back in 1971, a powerful protest took place as hundreds of Vietnam War veterans expressed their opposition to the conflict by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence in front of the U.S. Capitol.

Another notable event on April 23 dates back to 1635 when the Boston Latin School was established, marking the inception of the first public school in what would eventually become the United States.

In 1898, tensions escalated as Spain declared war on the United States, prompting a swift response from the U.S. two days later.

Tragedy struck in 1940 with the devastating Rhythm Club Fire in Natchez, Mississippi, where over 200 individuals lost their lives in one of the deadliest nightclub fires in American history.

Fast forward to 1988, a federal ban was implemented, prohibiting smoking during domestic airline flights lasting two hours or less, covering a significant portion of U.S. air travel.

In a somber moment in 1993, revered labor leader Cesar Chavez passed away in San Luis, Arizona at the age of 66, leaving a lasting impact on the labor movement.

The digital landscape saw a groundbreaking development in 2005 with the launch of YouTube, as the platform uploaded its first video titled “Me at the Zoo,” capturing co-founder Jawed Karim’s visit to the San Diego Zoo.

The world mourned the loss of Boris Yeltsin in 2007, Russia’s first democratically elected president, who passed away in Moscow at the age of 76.

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A tragic incident unfolded in 2018 when a man drove a rental van into pedestrians in Toronto, resulting in the loss of 10 lives and injuries to 16 others. The perpetrator, Alek Minassian, was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison for 10 counts of murder.

Celebrating birthdays on this day are renowned individuals such as actor Lee Majors (86), actor Blair Brown (79), filmmaker-author Michael Moore (71), actor Judy Davis (70), actor Valerie Bertinelli (65), actor-comedian George Lopez (64), and many others including actor-wrestler John Cena (48), comedian-TV host John Oliver (48), and model Gigi Hadid (30).

Today marks a day of reflection on historical events, celebrations of birth, and remembrance of significant figures who have left their mark on the world.

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