August 23


Tuesday 23, 1966:

Lunar Orbiter 1 takes the first photograph of Earth from orbit around the Moon.


Monday 23, 1948:

World Council of Churches is formed.


Friday 23, 1889:

First wireless message from a ship to the shore received.


Wednesday 23, 1617:

In London, the first one-way street is established


Friday 23, 1540:

French explorer Jacques Cartier lands near Quebec City in his third voyage to Canada.


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