Deaths on December 23

Charles-Michel de l'Épée

Died on December 23, 1789

Charles-Michel de l'Épée, French priest and educator (b. 1712)

Charles-Michel de l'Épée (French: [ʃaʁlmiʃɛl dəlepe]; 24 November 1712 – 23 December 1789) was a philanthropic educator of 18th-century France who has become known as the "Father of the Deaf".

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30 Jan

Qing dynasty
Tây Sơn forces emerge victorious against Qing armies and liberate the capital Thăng Long.
4 Mar

United States Bill of Rights
In New York City, the first Congress of the United States meets, putting the United States Constitution into effect. The United States Bill of Rights is written and proposed to Congress.
8 Jun

United States Bill of Rights
James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
2 Oct

United States Bill of Rights
George Washington sends proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification.
3 Oct

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George Washington makes the first Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the US

Deaths on December 23

Charles-Michel de l'Épée

Died on December 23, 1789

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