What happened in 1823
5 entries recorded for 1823, listed by date. That was 203 years ago.
1823 at a glance
- Years ago
- 203 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 19th century
- Decade
- 1820s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 5
- Breakdown
- 5 historical events
February
- February 11
Carnival tragedy of 1823
Around 110 boys were killed in a human crush at the Convent of the Minori Osservanti (corridor pictured) in Valletta on the last day of the Maltese Carnival.
March
- March 15
Benjamin Morrell
American sailor Benjamin Morrell erroneously reported the existence of New South Greenland, a phantom island, near Antarctica.
- March 29
Joaquín de Oreamuno
Joaquín de Oreamuno led a coup d'état that overthrew Rafael Francisco Osejo, attempting to restore allegiance to the Mexican Empire.
August
- August 18
Demerara rebellion of 1823
At least 9,000 enslaved people rebelled in the British colony in Demerara-Essequibo (in present-day Guyana), demanding emancipation.
December
- December 2
James Monroe
U.S. president James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, a proclamation of opposition to European colonialism in the New World.
Questions about 1823
What happened in 1823?
This site records 5 entries for 1823, including Carnival tragedy of 1823 on February 11. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1823?
203 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1823 turns 203 this year.
Which century is 1823 in?
1823 falls in the 19th century, in the 1820s.
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