December 23 – On This Day

Historical Events

  • 1888 — Vincent van Gogh cuts off his left ear after an argument with fellow painter Paul Gauguin. Jagranjosh.com
  • 1912 — An assassination attempt is made on the Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge, by Indian revolutionaries — a notable act in India’s struggle for independence. Jagranjosh.com
  • 1921 — Rabindranath Tagore inaugurates the foundation of Visva‑Bharati University in Santiniketan, India. Jagranjosh.com
  • 1954 — The first successful human kidney transplant is performed by Joseph E. Murray at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. Jagranjosh.com
  • 1958 — The Tokyo Tower in Japan opens to the public. Time and Date

Notable Birthdays

  • Eddie Vedder (b. 1964) — American musician, Pearl Jam singer. (en.wikipedia.org)

Observances & Facts

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