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23 April

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Contemporary era

1985

New Coke launched

On 23 April 1985, Coca-Cola launched New Coke, a famously failed product.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1616

Death of Shakespeare

On 23 April 1616, the English playwright William Shakespeare died at Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare
Author : attribue a John Taylor Wikimedia Commons Licence : Domaine public Portrait Chandos, vers 1610

From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1014

Battle of Clontarf

On 23 April 1014, High King Brian Boru defeated the Vikings at Clontarf, near Dublin.

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