March 23

March 23 is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. It is preceded by March 22, and succeeded by March 24. Following March 23, there are 283 days in the year.

Blavatsky's Gem of the Day

"Extensive knowledge and science, well-regulated discipline and well-spoken speech, this is the greatest blessing."

Events

• 1879 – Col. Olcott delivered his first public address at the Framji Cowasji Hall in Bombay, on "The Theosophical Society and its Aims".

Births

• 1822 – J. M. Peebles, American physician and Spiritualist who was an early member of the Theosophical Society. (d. February 15, 1922.)

Deaths

• 1924 – Francesca Arundale, a friend of HPB and Annie Besant, and adoptive mother of George S. Arundale (b. 1846)

Holidays and observances

• None listed for this date.

External links

• This Date in Wikipedia