This Day in History, December 5
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On December 5th, 1776, the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity was founded, making it the first scholastic fraternity in the United States.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women. -- U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Other Notable Events for January 23
On this date in history:
In 1789, Georgetown College was founded in Georgetown, Md., which later would be part of the District of Columbia.
In 1845, the U.S. Congress decided that all national ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for January 23
Those born on this date include:
- American patriot John Hancock in 1737
- French author Stendhal, a pseudonym for Marie-Henri Beyle, in 1783
- French Impressionist painter Edouard Manet in 1832
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Astronomy
Today is Sunday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2022 with 342 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
This Day in History, January 23
On January 23rd, 1789, Georgetown College became the first Catholic college in the United States.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. -- American novelist Booth Tarkington
