Three factors:
1. He was baptised on April 26, 1564, and so must have been born shortly before.
2. April 23 is St. George's day.
3. April 23 was the day on which he died.
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William Shakespeare's actual birth date is not known, but is celebrated on the anniversary of his baptism - and many people think he died on his birthday (April 23, St. George's Day)
23rd April, the same day as William Shakespeares' bday and his death day(!!)
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He died on April 23, 1616, also in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birth and death dates are famously celebrated on the same day, contributing to his enduring legacy as one of the greatest playwrights in history.
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He was born on April 23, 1564 He died on April 23, 1616 Therefore the interesting thing about his death is that it is the same day as his birthday.
William Shakespeare's birthday is believed to coincide with the feast day of St. George, who is the patron saint of England. April 23rd is both the traditional birthdate of Shakespeare and the feast day of St. George.
He died on his Birthday at age 52.
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" "To be, or not to be? That is the question"
London Bridge
The censor, who in Shakespeare's day was the Master of the Revels, Edmund Tilney.
April 23rd 2010 is a Friday. In England it is St. Georges day and also the date of the birth of William Shakespeare.