On this day

23 October

Events from the atlas database that began on this day in 1939–1945. Database entries only; days without entries are marked.

• 1942
  Second Battle of El Alamein
  Battle · El Alamein, Egypt (North African theatre — context)Show on map →
• 1944
  Battle of Leyte Gulf
  Naval operation · Leyte Gulf, PhilippinesShow on map →