On this day

23 June in history.

5 moments from 1868 to 2013: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Pierre de Coubertin

1894

The Olympic movement is founded. Pierre de Coubertin's meeting in Paris founded the International Olympic Committee. The Games returned two years later.

Wikipedia: International Olympic Committee

Photo: Unknown author Unknown author (but see here ) / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

More from 23 June

  1. Christopher Latham Sholes, inventor of the first practical typewriter

    1868

    The typewriter

    Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for his "Type-Writer". His keyboard layout became QWERTY.

    Wikipedia: Christopher Latham SholesWikipedia: Typewriter

    Photo: Iles, George / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. Banff National Park

    1887

    Canada's first national park

    A new law created Rocky Mountains Park, now Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.

    Wikipedia: Banff National Park

    Photo: Gorgo / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Obverse of the Great Seal of the United States

    1972

    Title IX

    A new US law banned sex discrimination in schools and colleges that receive federal money, opening sports and studies to millions of girls.

    Wikipedia: Title IX

    Photo: U.S. Government / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  4. Nik Wallenda at Skyscraper Live press conference in Chicago. November 2, 2014

    2013

    Walking over the Grand Canyon

    Nik Wallenda walked a tightrope over a gorge near the Grand Canyon, with no safety harness.

    Wikipedia: Nik Wallenda

    Photo: Alex Goykhman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.