On this day in history
December 23
American
1913Woodrow Wilson signs the Federal Reserve Act, creating America's central bank.
Woodrow Wilson signs the Federal Reserve Act, creating America's central bank.
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1783George Washington resigns his commission before Congress, surrendering power like Cincinnatus.
George Washington resigns his commission before Congress, surrendering power like Cincinnatus.
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1986The Voyager completes the first nonstop flight around the world without refueling, landing after nine days alo…
The Voyager completes the first nonstop flight around the world without refueling, landing after nine days aloft.
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World
1888Vincent van Gogh cuts off part of his ear after a fight with Gauguin in Arles.
Vincent van Gogh cuts off part of his ear after a fight with Gauguin in Arles.
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1972A 6.2 magnitude earthquake levels Managua, Nicaragua, killing thousands.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake levels Managua, Nicaragua, killing thousands.
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