On This Day for 11/23 - The first issue of Life magazine is published, the Ley Juarez is passed, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day November 23 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [Portrait of a Young Girl with a Prayer Book, tempera on wood by Il …]( [Il Bronzino]( Florentine painter [Il Bronzino]( whose portraits are prime examples of the [Mannerist]( style and whose works are classic embodiments of the courtly ideal under the [Medici]( dukes of the mid-16th century, died this day in 1572. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Benito Juarez.]( 1855: Ley Juárez passed Passed this day in 1855 in [Mexico]( the [Ley Juárez]( abolished special courts for the clergy and military in an attempt by justice minister [Benito Juárez]( to eliminate the remnants of colonialism in Mexico and promote equality. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2011: Amid a [popular uprising]( of a wave of pro-democracy protests known as the [Arab Spring]( Pres. [ʿAlī ʿAbd Allāh Ṣāliḥ]( effectively ended his rule by signing an agreement that transferred power to the vice president; he officially left office three months later. 1990: [Roald Dahl, photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 1954…]( author [Roald Dahl]( was best known for his irreverent children's books, which included James and the Giant Peach (1961) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964)—died in Oxford, England. 1946: At least 6,000 Vietnamese civilians were killed in a French naval bombardment of the port city of [Haiphong](. 1936: The first issue of [Life]( was published, and the magazine later became a pioneer in photojournalism and one of the major forces in that field's development. 1935: [Mount Shinn (right) and Mount Tyree (left), in the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica.]( Ellsworth]( landed on [Ellsworth Land]( [Antarctica]( and claimed it for the United States, a claim the U.S. government has never taken up. 1887: [Boris Karloff as the monster in the motion picture Frankenstein (1931).…]( actor [Boris Karloff]( who became famous for his sympathetic and chilling portrayal of the monster in [Frankenstein]( (1931), was born. 1883: [Self-portrait by Jose Clemente Orozco, tempera on cardboard, 1940; in the Museum of Modern …]( painter [José Clemente Orozco]( considered the most important 20th-century muralist to work in [fresco]( was born. 1863: [Union engineers rebuilding the Tennessee River Bridge at Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1863.]( [Battle of Chattanooga]( a decisive Union victory during the [American Civil War]( began. 1765: [A warning against the Stamp Act…]( British [Stamp Act]( received its first repudiation from jurists in the Frederick County Court House in Frederick, Maryland. 1407: [Louis I, duc d'Orléans]( was assassinated by agents of [John the Fearless]( duke of Burgundy, during a power struggle over control of the French king [Charles VI](. 912: [sculptures of Otto I and his wife Edith…]( [Holy Roman]( emperor [Otto I]( during his reign in the 10th century, consolidated the German Reich by his suppression of rebellious vassals and his decisive victory over the Hungarians—was born. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](