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January 23 in history: Opening of Royal exchange, US's first Catholic college and lots more!

1571
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1571

Royal exchange opens in London.

1789
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1789

Georgetown college, first Catholic college founded in the US.

1899
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1899

The Malolos constitution inaugurated, establishing the first Philippine Republic.

1912
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1912

The International Opium Convention is signed at Hague.

1950
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1950

The Knesset resolves that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.