Notable people born on April 23

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People born on this day

John CenaAmerican actor and professional wrestler (born 1977)Born in 1977 · View source ↗1977

Max PlanckGerman theoretical physicist (1858–1947)Born in 1858 · View source ↗1858

Halldór LaxnessIcelandic author (1902-1998)Born in 1902 · View source ↗1902

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on April 23, 2026

Moon phaseFirst quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction43 %

Distance to the Moon372,400 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacTaurusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. GeorgeA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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