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 1992: [Miley Cyrus, 2008…]American singer and actress [Miley Cyrus], who first garnered fame for her work on the hugely successful television show Hannah Montana (2006-11), was born. 1990: [Roald Dahl, photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 1954…]British author [Roald Dahl]--who 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.][Lincoln 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).…]English 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 …]Mexican 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.]The [Battle of Chattanooga], a decisive Union victory during the [American Civil War], began. 1765: [A warning against the Stamp Act…]The British [Stamp Act] received its first repudiation from jurists in the Frederick County Court House in Frederick, Maryland. 1407: Louis I, duc d'Orleans, 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…]The [Holy Roman] emperor [Otto I]--who, 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! Access the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95]. Britannica on Facebook [Become a fan] on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter [Follow @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: [Bebo] [Delicious] [Digg] [Facebook] [LinkedIn] [MySpace] [Reddit] [Twitter] 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 © 2016 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy] — [Help]