January 23 Holidays

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<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/xxxtentacion" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/848503ec-5837-4cdb-83be-9c89fbbd0200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Xxxtentacion" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/xxxtentacion" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Xxxtentacion</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tiffani-thiessen" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4a047ad7-fb95-4928-e004-cd931d296600/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Tiffani Thiessen" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tiffani-thiessen" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Tiffani Thiessen</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/mariska-hargitay" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e2300d13-faee-40af-3848-1dcacda1f300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Mariska Hargitay" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/mariska-hargitay" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Mariska Hargitay</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on January 23

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1368</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Proclamation of the Ming Dynasty</div><div class='timeline-text'>Zhu Yuanzhang ascends to the throne as the Hongwu Emperor, marking the inception of the Ming dynasty in China.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1571</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inauguration of the Royal Exchange</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Royal Exchange, a centre of commerce in London, officially opens its doors for business.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1656</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publication of Pascal's Lettres provinciales</div><div class='timeline-text'>Blaise Pascal, the renowned French mathematician and philosopher, publishes his influential Lettres provinciales.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1789</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding of Georgetown College</div><div class='timeline-text'>The establishment of Georgetown College marks the birth of the first Catholic university in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1849</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>America’s First Female Doctor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D., transforming her into the first female doctor in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div the='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of the Frisbee</div><div class='timeline-text'>Inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sells the manufacturing rights for his flying disc to Wham-O, which eventually brands it as "Frisbee".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ratification of the 24th Amendment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, effectively abolishing poll taxes in national elections.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Inductees into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, and Elvis Presley among others are inducted as the first members of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Female US Secretary of State</div><div class='timeline-text'>Madeleine Albright makes history as the first woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginning of the China–US Trade War</div><div class='timeline-text'>US President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines, igniting the China–US Trade War.</div></div></div>

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What holiday is January 23?
January 23 is a day brimming with diverse and delicious celebrations! From indulging in National Rhubarb Pie Day and National Pie Day to reveling in the unique observances like Measure Your Feet Day and Snowplow Mailbox Hockey Day, there's something quirky and fun for everyone. Plus, embrace cultural commemorations like First Philippine Republic Day and Parakram Divas, or boost your communication confidence on Speak Up and Succeed Day. Get ready to enjoy, celebrate, and maybe even take a moment to admire your handwriting on National Handwriting Day!