This Day in History for November 23

Yemeni revolution
NOV 23 Monday 2026
Featured event 2011

Yemeni revolution

Arab Spring: After months of protests in Yemen, President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to transfer power to Vice President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.

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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt
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  1. 2019
    The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia

    The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country.

  2. 2018
    Founders of Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana issue an apology following a…

    Founders of Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana issue an apology following a series of offensive advertisements on social media promoting a fashion show in Shanghai, China, which was canceled.

  3. 2015
    Blue Origin's New Shepard space vehicle became the first rocket to successfully…

    Blue Origin's New Shepard space vehicle became the first rocket to successfully fly to space and then return to Earth for a controlled, vertical landing.

  4. 2011
    Yemeni revolution

    Arab Spring: After 11 months of protests in Yemen, Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh signs a deal to transfer power to the vice president, in exchange for legal immunity.

  5. 2010
    Yeonpyeongdo bombardment

    Bombardment of Yeonpyeong: North Korean artillery attack kills two civilians and two marines on Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea.

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On This Day Quote

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on November 23?

One highlighted entry is from 2011: Arab Spring: After months of protests in Yemen, President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to transfer power to Vice President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.

Who was born on November 23?

People listed for November 23 include Tino Anjorin (2001), Boubacar Kamara (1999), and Caoimhín Kelleher (1998).

What observances fall on November 23?

Observances listed for November 23 include Christian feast day: Alexander Nevsky (Repose, Russian Orthodox Church), Christian feast day: Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro – one of Saints of the Cristero War (Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran Church), and Christian feast day: Columbanus.

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