What Happened This Year 1923

Historical Events from This Year 1923

Transportation & Infrastructure

Aero O/Y, now Finnair, is Established

November 1st, 1923 101 years ago

Aero O/Y was established in Helsinki, Finland, marking the beginning of commercial aviation in the country. Founded by the pioneer Lars H. E. von Rosen, the airline aimed to connect Finland to the broader European aviation market. The first scheduled services were soon introduced, providing domestic and international flights. This foundation ultimately evolved into what is known today as Finnair, symbolizing the growth of air travel in Finland.

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Politics & Government

Hitler's Failed Coup Attempt in Munich

November 8th, 1923 101 years ago

Adolf Hitler, alongside the Nazi Party leaders, planned an armed coup in Munich to overthrow the Weimar Republic government. The event was marked by a march to the center of Munich, where they aimed to incite a larger revolution. However, the police intervened, leading to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in casualties. The attempted coup ultimately failed, and Hitler was arrested shortly after.

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Politics & Government

Nazi Beer Hall Putsch is Suppressed

November 9th, 1923 101 years ago

The Beer Hall Putsch was an attempted coup led by Adolf Hitler and other Nazi Party members in Munich, Germany. On a November night, Nazi supporters gathered at the Bürgerbräukeller to demand the overthrow of the Weimar Republic. However, local police and government troops swiftly intervened, leading to violent clashes and the arrest of several leaders, including Hitler and Ernst Röhm. The putsch ultimately failed, highlighting the instability of the Weimar government.

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Politics & Government

Hitler Arrested for High Treason in Munich

November 11th, 1923 101 years ago

Adolf Hitler was arrested in Munich following the failed Beer Hall Putsch, a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the Weimar Republic. The putsch, which occurred on November 8-9, saw Hitler and other leaders of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) trying to seize power. Their insurrection sharply focused on rallying support from the local populace but was met with resistance from the police and army, resulting in violent clashes. In the aftermath, Hitler was detained and charged with high treason, marking a significant turning point in his political career.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

End of 1923 Irish Hunger Strikes

November 23rd, 1923 101 years ago

The 1923 Irish hunger strikes concluded, resulting in the deaths of four Irish Republicans. These prisoners, advocating for their political rights, resorted to starvation as a form of protest in the wake of the Irish Civil War. Their plight drew attention to the treatment of political prisoners in Ireland. The strikes ended as international pressure mounted, but the toll was significant.

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Politics & Government

Nepal-Britain Treaty Marks New Friendship

December 21st, 1923 101 years ago

The United Kingdom and Nepal formalized a new friendship with the signing of the Nepal–Britain Treaty of 1923 in Kathmandu. This treaty replaced the earlier Treaty of Sugauli, which had defined relations between the two countries since 1816. The agreement was significant in recognizing Nepal's sovereignty and establishing a framework for future cooperation. Key figures, including the British envoy Sir William Hurd Hastings and Nepalese representatives, were instrumental in negotiating this treaty. The signing represented a rejuvenation of diplomatic ties and fostered a mutual understanding of respect and partnership.

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