🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on January 23:

1997 — Madeleine Albright became the first woman to serve as US Secretary of State, marking a historic milestone in American diplomacy.

1977 — The TV miniseries Roots, adapted from Alex Haley’s best-selling novel, premiered and captivated audiences across the nation.

1964 — The Twenty-fourth Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, abolishing the poll tax in federal elections.

1849 — Elizabeth Blackwell earned an M.D. degree from Geneva Medical College and became the first American-trained woman physician.

1789 — Georgetown College, now Georgetown University, was founded in Washington, DC, laying the foundation for one of the nation’s premier institutions.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On January 23, we’re singing to:

Édouard Manet (1832) — French painter celebrated for works like Olympia and Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe, which challenged artistic conventions and inspired the Impressionist movement.

Subhas Chandra Bose (1897) — Indian nationalist leader who played a crucial role in the fight for India’s independence from British rule.

Django Reinhardt (1910) — Roma guitarist and composer who pioneered the distinctive sound of gypsy jazz and influencing generations of musicians.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On January 23, we’re saying goodbye to:

Salvador Dalí (1989) — Spanish surrealist artist renowned for masterpieces like The Persistence of Memory, which redefined modern art.

Northrop Frye (1991) — Canadian literary critic whose influential work Anatomy of Criticism shaped modern literary theory.

Johnny Carson (2005) — American television host and comedian best known for revolutionizing late-night TV with The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (2015) — King of Saudi Arabia who played a significant role in modernizing the kingdom and navigating regional challenges.

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