August 23

Tuesday 23, 1927:

Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti are executed in Boston, Massachusetts.

Friday 23, 1889:

First wireless message from a ship to the shore received.

Friday 23, 1833:

Slavery abolished in the British colonies

Monday 23, 1784:

Eastern Tennessee declares itself an independent state under the name of Franklin; the step is rejected by Congress one year later

Tuesday 23, 1566:

Calvinists are granted rights in the Netherlands

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