Gulf Air Flight 072 crashes into the Persian Gulf near Manama, Bahrain, killing 143. Date: August 23, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
Natascha Kampusch, who had been abducted at the age of ten, escapes from her captor Wolfgang PΕiklopil, after eight years of captivity. Date: August 23, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2006 π On This Day (Today)
The skeletal remains of Russia's last royal family members Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, and his sister Grand Duchess Anastasia are discovered near Yekaterinburg, Russia. Date: August 23, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2007 π On This Day (Today)
The Manila hostage crisis occurred near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Philippines killing 9 people including the perpetrator while injuring 9 others. Date: August 23, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2010 π On This Day (Today)
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown after the National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab al-Azizia compound during the Libyan Civil War. Date: August 23, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2011 π On This Day (Today)
A magnitude 5.8 (class: moderate) earthquake occurs in Virginia. Damage occurs to monuments and structures in Washington, D.C. and the resulted damage is estimated at 200Β millionβ300Β million USD. Date: August 23, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2011 π On This Day (Today)
A hot-air balloon crashes near the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, killing six people and injuring 28 others. Date: August 23, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2012 π On This Day (Today)
A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia kills 31 people. Date: August 23, 2013 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2013 π On This Day (Today)
A business jet carrying key leadership members of the Russian private military company Wagner Group crashes, killing all ten people on board. Date: August 23, 2023 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2023 π On This Day (Today)
Chandrayaan-3 mission initiated first Moon landing in Indian history. Date: August 23, 2023 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 2023 π On This Day (Today)