Births on July 23

Alex Kozinski

Born on July 23, 1950

Alex Kozinski, Romanian-born American lawyer and judge

Alex Kozinski (; born July 23, 1950) is a Romanian-born American jurist and lawyer who was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1985 to 2017. He was a prominent and influential judge, and many of his law clerks went on to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court justices.

Kozinski's judicial career ended in 2017 when he retired after over a dozen former female law clerks and legal staffers accused him of sexual harassment and abusive practices. Kozinski had previously faced an ethics hearing over inappropriate sexual material.

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Events on 1950

23 Jan

Jerusalem
The Knesset resolves that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.
9 Feb

Joseph McCarthy
Second Red Scare: US Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the United States Department of State of being filled with Communists.
13 May

Silverstone Circuit
The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
11 Jul

International Monetary Fund
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
11 Sep

Harry S. Truman
Korean War: President Harry S. Truman approved military operations north of the 38th parallel.

Births on July 23

Alex Kozinski

Born on July 23, 1950

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Jerusalem

Joseph McCarthy

Silverstone Circuit

International Monetary Fund

Harry S. Truman