March 23 in Pop Culture History |
| March 23rd is… Chia Seeds Day – a day to celebrate these tiny but mighty superfoods! Chia seeds are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and Omega-3 fatty acids. They can be added to smoothies, salads, yogurt, and more for a delicious and nutritious energy boost. Chip and Dip Day Cuddly Kitten Day Melba Toast Day Meteorological day Near Miss Day OK Day Puppy Day Ravenclaw Pride Day Tamale Day |
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893 (Earthquake) Iran 1775 – Patrick Henry delivered his ‘Give me liberty, or give me death!’ speech at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia. 1839 – The initials ‘O.K.’ were first published in The Boston Morning Post. It was meant as an abbreviation for ‘oll correct,’ a popular slang misspelling of ‘all correct’ at the time. 1840 – John William Draper took the first successful photo of the Moon—actually, a daguerreotype, a precursor of the photograph. 1857 – Elisha Otis’s first elevator was installed at 488 Broadway, New York City. 1913 (Tornado) Omaha, Nebraska 1956 – Pakistan became the first Islamic republic in the world. 1963 – #1 Hit March 23, 1963 – March 29, 1963: Ruby & the Romantics – Our Day Will Come 1974 – #1 Hit March 23, 1974 – March 29, 1974: Cher – Dark Lady 1982 – Joanie Loves Chachi premiered on ABC 1983 – President Ronald Reagan introduced the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), now called “Star Wars,” to the American discussion. 1983 – Dr. Barney C. Clark, the first recipient of a permanent artificial heart, died at the University of Utah’s Medical Center after 112 days with the device. 1996 – #1 Hit March 23, 1996 – May 3, 1996: Celine Dion – Because You Loved Me 1998 – James Cameron’s Titanic won 11 Academy Awards. 2000 – Aida (Broadway Musical) Opened on March 23, 2000, and closed on September 5, 2004 2001 – The Russian space station, Mir, ended 15 years in orbit by burning up, entering Earth’s atmosphere, mostly burning up in the atmosphere, and splashing into the Pacific Ocean. 2014 – Les Miserables (Broadway Musical) Opened on March 23, 2014, and Closed on September 4, 2016 (revival) |