Historical Events in 1723

Jan 12 George Frideric Handel's opera "Ottone" premieres at the King's Theatre London

Apr 23 Cornelis Steenoven elected archbishop of Utrecht
Jun 26 After a lasting siege and bombardment by cannons, Baku surrenders to the Russians.
Nov 12 Ambrose Godfrey patents a gunpowder fueled fire extinguisher system in England

Dec 6 Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI's Pragmatic Sanction with the Diet of Hungary recognizes the King's daughters as successors