This Day in History: January 23rd

Here are 10 historical events that took place on January 23rd, listed in chronological order:

1. 1579: The Union of Utrecht is signed, forming a foundation for the independence of the Netherlands from Spanish rule.
2. 1849: English-born Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree.
3. 1907: Charles Curtis of Kansas becomes the first Native American U.S. Senator.
4. 1950: The Knesset (Israeli parliament) convenes for the first time.
5. 1964: The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, prohibiting poll taxes in federal elections.
6. 1973: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam, leading to the Paris Peace Accords.
7. 1986: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first members, including Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.
8. 1997: Madeleine Albright is sworn in as the first female U.S. Secretary of State.
9. 2002: “American Taliban” John Walker Lindh returns to the United States in FBI custody.
10. 2018: Larry Nassar, former USA Gymnastics national team doctor, is sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexual abuse.

These events span various centuries and cover political, cultural, and social milestones.

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