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February 23: Clean Monday (Eastern Christianity, 2015); National Day in Brunei ; Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia and several other former Soviet republics 1739 – The identity of English highwayman Dick Turpin was uncovered by his former schoolteacher, who recognised his handwriting , leading to Turpin's arrest.
February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; ... 2015 – W. E. "Bill ... Historical Events on February 23
Entertainer Rolf Harris is stripped of his Order of Australia honours following recent convictions in the United Kingdom for indecent assault. (ABC News Australia) Egyptian political activist Alaa Abdel Fatah is sentenced to five years in jail for violating a rule against organising political protests without permission.
Politics and elections Pro-democracy protesters peacefully return to the streets of Hong Kong for the first time since the end of Occupy Central protests in December. (AFP France 24) (Reuters) Sports 2015 Australian Open In tennis, Novak Djokovic of Serbia beats Andy Murray of the United Kingdom in the Australian Open Men's Singles Final. Djokovic is the first man to win five Australian Open ...
Afonso (1845–1847) was the Prince Imperial and heir apparent to the throne of the Empire of Brazil.Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the eldest child of Emperor Dom Pedro II and Dona Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies, and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of the House of Braganza.
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May 1–October 31 – Expo 2015 is held in Milan, Italy. [36] May 7 – The 2015 UK General Election results in the first Conservative majority government in 18 years. May 8 – A prison break occurred in the Iraqi town of Al Khalis, resulting in over fifty escapees. May 10 – The first round of the 2015 Polish presidential election is held.
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