What happened on 23 july

There have been several significant events that occurred on July 23rd throughout history. Here are a few:

1. 1098 - Crusades: The Crusaders conquer Ma'arrat al-Numan, Syria.
2. 1495 - The first English colonists set sail from Plymouth, England to establish a settlement in North America.
3. 1793 - The Committee of Public Safety is established in France, marking the beginning of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.
4. 1862 - American Civil War: The Battle of Malvern Hill takes place in Virginia, resulting in a Union victory.
5. 1914 - World War I: The Battle of Tannenberg begins, resulting in a German victory over Russia.
6. 1942 - World War II: The Battle of the Casablanca Conference begins, where Allied leaders discuss strategy for the war.
7. 1962 - The Mariner 2 spacecraft flies by Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to visit another planet.
8. 1979 - The Sandinista National Liberation Front takes power in Nicaragua, marking the end of the Somoza dynasty.
9. 1991 - The Israeli-Palestinian Declaration of Principles is signed, outlining a framework for peace in the Middle East.
10. 2011 - The United States ends its "don't ask, don't tell" policy, allowing openly gay and lesbian individuals to serve in the military.

These are just a few of the many events that have occurred on July 23rd throughout history.