23 September It Happened Today

63BC  Birth of Gaius Octavius Caesar, adopted son of Julius Caesar.

1914    Three British cruisers are sunk by a German U boat off the Dutch coast.

1920   Birth of American actor Mickey Rooney.

1932   Birth of American singer Ray Charles.

1940  Britain institutes the George Cross for civilian acts of courage.

1943  Birth of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.

1949  Birth of American musician Bruce Springsteen.

2000 Great Britain rower Steve Redgrave wins his fifth gold medal in the coxless 4’s at the Sydney Olympic Games.