Notable Birthdays for December 23
Joseph Smith (1805-1844) - Founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.
Thomas Turner (1808-1883) - Navy Admiral in the Mexican-American War and Union Navy.
Richard Conner (1843-1924) - Medal of Honor recipient.
Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) - Businesswoman considered the first female self-made millionaire.
Anna J. Harrison (1912-1998) - Chemist who became the first female President of the American Chemical Society.
Kenneth M. Taylor (1919-2006) - WWII flying ace at Pearl Harbor.
Dick Weber (1929-2005) - Professional bowler
Ronnie Schell (1931-Still Living) - Comedian and actor known for his role as Duke Slater in Gomer Pyle.
Susan Lucci (1946-Still Living) - Actress who played Erica Kane on All My Children.
Memorable Events for December 23
1779 - Benedict Arnold is court-martialed for improper conduct.
1907 - The first all-steel passenger railroad coach is completed.
1913 - President Wilson signed legislation to create the Federal Reserve System.
1947 - John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William Shockley demonstration their invention, the transistor.
1954 - The first human kidney transplant is performed.