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Historical events & facts — January 23
What happened on January 23?
On January 23, 1849, American Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to receive a Medical degree in the US, graduating from Geneva Medical College in New York. Blackwell had to overcome rejection from dozens of faculties before being admitted. She later founded the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children and paved the way for generations of female physicians.
On January 26, 1991, the central government of Somalia collapsed with the flight of dictator Siad Barre, beginning one of Africa's most prolonged and devastating civil wars. The country fragmented among warlords, rival clans and jihadist groups. Somalia became synonymous with failed state and its coast became the epicentre of modern international piracy.
On January 23, 1997, Madeleine Albright became the first woman to hold the position of US Secretary of State — the highest office in American foreign policy. Albright, born in Prague and a refugee of World War II, was the most influential diplomat of the Clinton era and a champion of international humanitarian intervention.
Notable birthdays — January 23
Famous people born on January 23
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay is an American actress, philanthropist, producer, and director. Hargitay is known for playing Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, the longest-running character of all time in an American primetime drama. Her accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Chita Rivera
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, known professionally as Chita Rivera, was an American actress, singer, and dancer. Rivera received numerous accolades including two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, and a Drama League Award. She was the first Latina and the first Latino American to receive a Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
Randolph Scott
George Randolph Scott was an American film actor, whose Hollywood career ran from 1928 to 1962. He was a leading man for all but the first three years of his cinematic career, appearing in more than 60 Westerns, and over 40 dramas, comedies, musicals, adventures, war, horror and fantasy films.
Bob Paisley
Robert Paisley was an English professional football manager and player who played as a wing-half. He spent almost 50 years with Liverpool and is regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time. Reluctantly taking the job in 1974, he built on the foundations laid by his predecessor Bill Shankly and went on to become the most successful English manager in history.
Gil Gerard
Gilbert Cyril Gerard was an American actor, whose roles include that of Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the 1979–1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
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