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23 January

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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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