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23 January
Contemporary era
1849
Elizabeth Blackwell, first woman doctor
On 23 January 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1571
Elizabeth I opens the Royal Exchange
On 23 January 1571, Elizabeth I opened the Royal Exchange in London, the City's centre of commerce.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1556
Shaanxi earthquake, the deadliest
On 23 January 1556, the Shaanxi earthquake in China killed about eight hundred thousand people, the deadliest in history.
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