23rd Jan, 1937: Second Moscow Show Trial

On January 23, 1937

Seventeen people went on trial in the second Moscow Trials.

Many were sent to death for their crimes in the Great Purge.

This Day in History - January 23

1571

The Royal Exchange in London was opened by Queen Elizabeth I.

1859

Hawaii was shaken by an eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano that lasted 300 days and destroyed a coastal village.

1983

American action-adventure series 'A-Team' first aired on NBC.

1957

Walter Frederick Morrison sold the rights to the Pluto Platter to Wham-O, who soon changed the toy's name to 'Frisbee.'

1909

A Morse code distress call was made at sea, which led to the first radio sea rescue.

What Happened on Jan 23?

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