What Happen Todays on 23 January in U.S History
- 1849: Elizabeth Blackwell becomes first US female medical doctor.
- 1973: Nixon announces Vietnam peace accord reached.
- 1964: 24th Amendment abolishes poll tax in elections.
- 1932: Amelia Earhart completes solo Hawaii-California flight.
- 1968: North Korea seizes USS Pueblo spy ship crew.
- 1789: Georgetown University founded in Washington, D.C.
- 1845: U.S. Congress approves Texas annexation resolution.
- 1957: Wham-O produces first Frisbee flying disc.
- 1978: Sweden bans aerosol sprays harming ozone layer.
- 1986: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts inaugural members.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Mariska Hargitay (born 1964)
Mariska is an American actress best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on ‘Law & Order: SVU’
Tiffani Thiessen (born 1974)
Tiffani is an American actress known for her roles in ‘Saved by the Bell’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’
Richard Dean Anderson (born 1950)
Richard is an American actor and producer, famous for his role as MacGyver in the TV series of the same name.
Todays Death Anniversary
Larry King
Renowned American television and radio host, best known for hosting “Larry King Live” on CNN. He passed away on January 23, 2021.
Johnny Carson
Iconic American television host and comedian, famous for hosting “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” He died on January 23, 2005.
Jack LaLanne
American fitness and nutrition expert, often called the “Godfather of Fitness.” He passed away on January 23, 2011.
