January 23: 10 key events that happened on this day; Check here
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10 Major Historical Events of January 23rd
Several significant events happened on January 23rd, including the Vietnam Peace Accord and Madeleine Albright becoming the first female US Secretary of State
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Devastating Shaanxi Earthquake
1556: The deadliest earthquake in history struck Shaanxi province, China, killing approximately 830,000 people
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First Woman to Receive a Medical Degree
1849: Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States
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First Native American Senator
1907: Charles Curtis became the first Native American US Senator
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British Capture of Tripoli
1943: British forces captured Tripoli, Libya, during World War II
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Jerusalem Declared Israel's Capital
1950: Israel declared Jerusalem its capital, facing international opposition
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Bathyscaphe Trieste's Record Dive
1960: The bathyscaphe Trieste set a record by diving 10,911 meters into the Mariana Trench
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Vietnam Peace Accord
1973: US President Nixon announced a peace agreement in Vietnam
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
1986: Artists like Elvis Presley and Ray Charles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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First Female US Secretary of State
1997: Madeleine Albright became the first female US Secretary of State
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Death of Johnny Carson
2005: Famous television host Johnny Carson passed away