What happend on 23rd August

22.08
24.08
1833

Slavery abolished in the British colonies

1821

Mexico gains its independence from Spain

1813

At the Battle of Grossbeeren,the Prussians under Von Bulow repulse the French army.

1799

Napoleon leaves Egypt for France en route to seize power

1793

French Revolution: a levée en masse was decreed by the National Convention.

1784

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

1651

Charles II enters Worcester and starts a battle.

1617

In London, the first one-way street is established

1614

The University of Groningen is established

1566

Calvinists are granted rights in the Netherlands