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History for January 23:
Events:
1849 - Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell becomes first woman physician in U.S.
1909 - First radio-assisted rescue at sea.
1964 - 24th Amendment ratified, Barred poll tax in federal elections.
1977 - TV Mini-series "Roots" premieres.
1983 - "The A-Team" (with Mr. T) premieres.
Birthdays:
1737 - John Hancock, Statesman, signer
1756 - Wolfgang A. Mozart, musical prodigy.
1832 - Edouard Manuet, French painter
1890 - Humphrey Bogart, Actor
1903 - Randolph Scott, actor
1933 - Chita Rivera, Actress/singer/dancer
1943 - Gil Gerard, Actor
1958 - Princess Caroline of Monaco