Today marks Thursday, January 23, the 23rd day of the year 2025, leaving 342 days until the year concludes.
Significant Events in History:
On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell made history by becoming the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree.
Other Notable Events:
In 1368, the Ming dynasty commenced in China as Zhu Yuanzhang was acclaimed as the Hongwu Emperor, following the collapse of the Yuan dynasty.
Georgetown University, located in present-day Washington, D.C., was founded in 1789.
In 1870, the Baker Massacre occurred in Montana, where U.S. Army troops led by Major Eugene Mortimer Baker killed around 200 members of the Piegan Blackfoot tribe, predominantly women, children, and the elderly.
The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1964, abolishing poll taxes in federal elections.
In 1973, President Richard Nixon announced that an agreement had been reached to end the Vietnam War, with formal signing set for four days later in Paris.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first members in 1986, including legends such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley.
Madeleine Albright was sworn in as the first female U.S. Secretary of State in 1997.
In 2018, LeBron James, at the age of 33, became the youngest NBA player to achieve 30,000 career points.
Today’s Celebrations:
- Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer turns 89.
- Jazz musician Gary Burton celebrates his 82nd birthday.
- Actor Gil Gerard is 82 today.
- Actor Richard Dean Anderson reaches 75 years.
- Aviator Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger turns 74.
- Rock singer Robin Zander of Cheap Trick is 72.
- Princess Caroline of Monaco celebrates her 68th birthday.
- Singer Anita Baker turns 67.
- Actor Mariska Hargitay is 61 today.
- Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan turns 56.
- CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell celebrates her 51st birthday.
- Actor Tiffani Thiessen also turns 51 today.
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