This Day in History

June 23rd in History

The Battle of Plassey sets the stage for the British takeover of India! Caesar and Cleopatra's son Caesarion is born, along with Edward VIII, Alan Turing, and Bob Fosse. Roscoe Turner, Jonas Salk, and Ed McMahon die. Happy Jaaniohtu!

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Quote of the Day

"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done."

Alan Turing, mathematician born June 23, 1912