What Happened on March 23, 2023

Historical Events

Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Zippel's musical "Bad Cinderella" opens at Imperial Theatre, NYC; runs for 85 performances

Canada records record population growth (+2.7%), adding 1 million people in 2022, mostly through immigration [1]

Harry Kane overtakes Wayne Rooney's record to become England's all-time greatest goalscorer in 2-1 victory over Italy with his 54th goal [1]

Lewis Koumas makes his debut for the Wales U19 national team against Scotland U19

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew questioned for over four hours by a US congressional hearing over its Chinese security risks [1]
Utah is the first state to limit social media for minors, including an overnight curfew and parental consents [1]

Frank LeMaster, American football linebacker (Pro Bowl 1981 Philadelphia Eagles; SF 49ers), dies at 71
Jerry Green, Pro Football Hall of Fame journalist (Associated Press 1956-63; The Detroit News 1963-2004), dies of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at 94
Keith Reid, British poet and lyricist (Procol Harum - "A Whiter Shade of Pale"), dies of cancer at 76 [1]
Peter Marti, Swiss soccer striker (6 caps; BSC Young Boys, FC Zürich, FC Basel, FC Aarau), dies at 70
Walter Cole [stage name Darcelle XV] American drag performer (Portland's Darcelle XV Showplace, aged 85 became world’s oldest drag performer), dies at 92 [1]