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January 23
Events on This Day
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1849
164 years ago
Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman in America to receive a medical degree.
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1943
70 years ago
Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, is released in theaters across the U.S.
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1977
36 years ago
The TV miniseries Roots, starring LeVar Burton and based on Alex Haley's novel, make its debut.
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1986
27 years ago
The first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony honors Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and other music greats.
January 23
Born on This Day
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Princess Caroline of Monaco
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Princesses
- Famous Royalty
Princess Caroline of Monaco
Philanthropist, Princess / 1957 -
Princess Caroline of Monaco is best known as the eldest daughter of Prince Rainier III and American actress Grace Kelly.
Born: January 23, 1957
Age: 56 years old
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Edouard Manet
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- Impressionists Painters
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Aquarians
Edouard Manet
Painter / 1832 - 1883
Edouard Manet was a French painter who depicted everyday scenes of people and city life. He was a leading artist in the transition from realism to impressionism.
1832 | 51 years old
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Ruth Brown
- In these groups:
- Foremothers of Rock
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actresses
Ruth Brown
Theater Actress, Singer / 1928 - 2006
Rhythm and blues singer Ruth Brown signed with Atlantic Records at a young age and recorded a number of hit songs throughout the 1950s.
1928 | 78 years old
Theater Actress, Singer
January 23
Died on This Day
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Johnny Carson
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Scorpios
Johnny Carson
Talk Show Host / 1925 - 2005
One of television's best known personalities, Johnny Carson hosted "The Tonight Show" for 30 years. His farewell show in 1992 drew 50 million viewers.
Died: January 23, 2005
Age: 79 years old
Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
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Paul Robeson
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- African-American Expats
- Blacklisted
- Famous Arians
Paul Robeson
Civil Rights Activist, Actor, Football Player, Lawyer, Singer / 1898 - 1976
Paul Robeson was an acclaimed 20th century performer known for productions like The Emperor Jones and Othello. He was also an international activist.
1976 | 77 years old
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Jack LaLanne
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- Fitness Gurus
- Famous Libras
- Famous Inventors
Jack LaLanne
Athlete, Entrepreneur, Inventor, Television Personality / 1914 - 2011
The "godfather of fitness," Jack LaLanne, is known for his 1950s TV fitness program and for his endorsement of a power juicer in 2002.
2011 | 96 years old
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Salvador Dalí
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- Famous Hispanic Artists
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Painters
Salvador Dalí
Painter, Filmmaker, Writer / 1904 - 1989
Salvador Dali is best known for his long surrealist painting career.
Died: January 23, 1989
Age: 84 years old
Place: Figueres , Spain
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Edvard Munch
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Painters
- Famous Artists
Edvard Munch
Painter / 1863 - 1944
Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter who has become widely known for his iconic pre-Expressionist painting The Scream.
1944 | 80 years old
Painter -
Anna Pavlova
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Ballet Dancers
- Famous Choreographers
Anna Pavlova
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1881 - 1931
Anna Pavlova was a famous Russian prima ballerina and choreographer. The company she founded in 1911 was the first to tour ballet around the world.
1931 | 49 years old
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Robert Motherwell
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- Famous Painters
- Famous Artists
Robert Motherwell
Painter, Academic Author / 1915 - 1991
Robert Motherwell was an American painter best known for being an influential force in the abstract expressionism movement of the 1940s.
January 24, 1915
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John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Named John
John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
Military Leader / 1841 - 1920
First Sea Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher reorganized and strengthened the British Royal navy to counter the rapid expansion of the German navy during World War I.
January 25, 1841
Military Leader -
Bessie Coleman
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Bessie Coleman
Pilot / 1893 - 1926
In 1922, aviator Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always wowed her audience.
January 26, 1893
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Elmore James
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Guitarists
- Famous People Named James
Elmore James
Guitarist / 1918 - 1963
Guitarist Elmore James was a mainstay of Chicago blues in the 1950s, with hits like "Dust My Broom" and "It Hurts Me Too."
January 27, 1918
Guitarist
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Lisa Perez Jackson
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous Chemists
Lisa Perez Jackson
Civil Servant, Engineer, Chemist / 1962 -
Lisa Perez Jackson is a chemical engineer who in 2008 became the first African American to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.February 8, 1962
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Jillian Michaels
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Jillian Michaels
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1974 -
A high-profile trainer and life coach, Jillian Michaels starred on the reality TV show The Biggest Loser and has created her own fitness franchise.
February 18, 1974
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star
