President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law a bill establishing the U
President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law a bill establishing the U.S. Army Reserves.
International observance days, weeks, and months for April 23, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

April 23, 2027 celebrates World Laboratory Day, plus 5 more. Every year on April 23rd, World Laboratory Day celebrates the place where great inventions emerge to make the world a better place. It’s also a day to recognize those who do research and experiments in these unique workspaces.
Read the full story →Every year on April 23rd, Spanish Language Day celebrates the second most spoken language in the world. It’s also a day to honor the most revered writer in the Spanish language, Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra.
Read the full story →On April 23rd, English Language Day explores the development, history, and culture of the English tongue.
Read the full story →Every year on April 23rd, World Book Night brings people from all backgrounds together to celebrate books and reading. It’s also a time to encourage adults to take the time and read at night.
Read the full story →April 23 every year is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day. Sometimes, it’s called World Book Day, or International Day of the Book. The focus of the day is to promote reading, publishing and copyrighting.
Read the full story →April 23 is International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day. The purpose of the day is to encourage writers to post "professional quality" works for free on the internet.
Read the full story →Events that occurred on April 23 throughout history
President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law a bill establishing the U.S. Army Reserves.
Hank Aaron launches his career homerun tally with his first of 755 playing for the Milwaukee Braves. The Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5.
Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted artificial skin developed by Ioannis V. Yannas with a research team at MIT for the first time. They created the artificial skin using a combination of cowhide, shark cartilage and plastic.