April 23 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on April 23?

From 1564 to 1564, April 23 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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William Shakespeare Born

Widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare was baptised in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets that continue to shape literature worldwide.