January 23rd
1556
The deadliest earthquake on record killed 830,000 in Shansi, China.
1789
Georgetown University established in what is now Washington, DC.
1849
Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman physician in the U.S.
1879
The National Archery Association was organized in Crawfordsville, IN.
1964
The 24th Amendment to the Constitution, barring poll taxes, was ratified.
1968
North Korea seized the U.S. Navy ship Pueblo (the crew was released 11 months later.)
1973
President Nixon announced that an accord had been reached to end the Vietnam War.
1975
"Barney Miller" made its debut on ABC-TV.
1977
The TV mini-series "Roots," began airing on ABC. The show was based on the Alex Haley novel.
1983
"The A-Team" debuted on TV.
1989
Salvador Dali died in Spain at age 84.
2004
Bob Keeshan, "Captain Kangaroo," died at age 76.
2005
Former "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson died at age 79.
Birthdays
61 Anita Pointer Singer (The Pointer Sisters)
56 Robin Zander Rock singer (Cheap Trick)
45 Mariska Hargitay Actress ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit")
35 Tiffani Thiessen Actress ("Beverly Hills, 90210")
35 Jason Cook Brother of Ryan (MedicCook)
34 Tito Ortiz American UFC fighter
29
mjbuchanan80 Cigar Asylum Inmate
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SteveDMatt Cigar Asylum Inmate
56 John Hancock 1/23/1737 (N.S.) - 10/8/1793 American Revolutionary statesman