When did William III Die?

On November 23, 1890

King William III of the Netherlands died at age 73 and had no male heirs. His throne was given to his daughter Princess Wilhelmina.

This Day in History - November 23

1654

Religious philosopher Blaise Pascal had an intense dreamlike experience he believed to be a religious vision.

1921

US President Warren G. Harding signed the Willis-Campbell Act, which took effect from this day.

1972

The fourth and final attempt to launch the Soviet Union's N1 rocket failed.

534 BC

Thespis of Icaria, an ancient Greek poet, became the first recorded person to act out a character in a play.

1765

Frederick County, Maryland, US, refused to pay the British Stamp Tax.

What Happened on Nov 23?

What Happened in 1890?