October 23: US National Debt, an Old Fossil and the Provisional IRA

On This Day in History October 23, 2020 Historical Events 1911  1st aerial reconnaissance mission is flown by an Italian pilot over Turkish lines during the Italo-Turkish War 1942  During WWII, Britain launches major offensive at El Alamein, Egypt 1977  Paleontologist Elso Barghoorn announces discovery of a 3.4-billion year old one-celled fossil, one of the earliest life forms on Earth 1981  US national debt hits $1 trillion 2001  The Provisional Irish Republican Army of Northern Ireland commences disarmament after peace talks More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Johnny Carson (1925 - 2005) Ludwig Leichhardt (1813 - 1848) Marcus Agrippa (63 BC) Weird Al Yankovic 61st Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Christian Dior (1905 - 1957) W. G. Grace (1848 - 1915) More Famous Deaths October 23: Test of Time for the Date of Creation The assertion by a 17th Century bishop that the universe was created on this day in the year 4004 BC was put to the test in a famous trial in the United States. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand