On January 23, various notable historical events occurred, including Elizabeth Blackwell earning the first medical degree for women in 1849 and the establishment of Georgetown University in 1789. The ratification of the 24th Amendment in 1964 prohibited poll taxes in federal elections, advancing electoral rights. Major events like the announcement of the Vietnam War's end in 1973 and the tragic Baker Massacre in 1870, where U.S. troops killed nearly 200 Piegan Blackfoot tribe members, highlight this date's historical significance. Today's birthdays include notable figures in sports, music, and television.
Elizabeth Blackwell made history on Jan. 23, 1849, becoming the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, paving the way for women in medicine.
The year 1973 marked a significant turning point as President Nixon announced an agreement to end the Vietnam War, culminating in his formal signing of the accord in Paris.
Jan. 23 is notable for the ratification of the 24th Amendment in 1964, which prohibited poll taxes in federal elections, reflecting strides toward voting accessibility.
In a somber event, the Baker Massacre in 1870 led to the tragic deaths of around 200 Piegan Blackfoot tribe members by US Army troops.
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