THURSDAY, March 23, 2023

1919-Benito Mussolini forms Fascist movement in Milan Italy

1934-U.S Congress accepts Philippines independence in 1945

1942-Japanese forces occupy Andaman Islands in Indian Ocean

1951-Wages in France increase 11 percent

1964-UNCTAD 1 world conference opens in Geneva

1976-International Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratify)

1980-Shah of Iran arrives in Egypt

1983-U.S. President Ronald Reagan introduces "Star Wars"-plan (SDI)

1985-Billy Joel weds supermodel Christie Brinkley

1987-U.S. offers military protection to Kuwaiti ships in the Persian Gulf

1987-West Germany SPD chairman Willy Brandt resigns

1994-Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for New York Governor

1998-70th Academy Awards: "Titanic," Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt win