2007 - Honda produces their 6 millionth Civic in North America
1995 - Comet Hale-Bopp is discovered; it will become visible to the naked eye nearly a year later
1972 - The US launches Landsat 1, the first Earth-resources satellite
1840 - Province of Canada created by the Act of Union.
1827 - Francis Lieber opens first swim school in America
This Day In Business
2007 - Video sharing website YouTube takes center stage when 8 Democratic presidential candidates participate in a debate with questions submitted by YouTube users.
1984 - The first African American woman to win Miss America, surrenders crown
1632 - A ship bound for New France leaves from Dieppe, a major port in France
2009 - Mark Buehrle of the White Sox becomes the 18th pitcher to throw a perfect game
July 23rd Holiday
Revolution Day (Egypt) - Celebrates the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, one of Egypt's most widely celebrated holidays.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He once worked for a Dutch gaming publication titled Power Unlimited. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the July 23 Birthday Horoscope.
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