December 23rd in History

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December 23rd in History

1834: English architect, Joseph Hansom, patents his 'safety cab' known as the 'Hansom' cab

December 23rd birthdays

1777: Alexander I, Tsar of Russia during Napoleon's disastrous campaign
1805: Joseph Smith, Founder of the Mormon church
1805: Joseph Smith, American Mormon leader