Lance Armstrong charged by US Anti-Doping Agency

On July 23, 2000

The 87th Tour de France came to an end with the winner losing his title.

Although Lance Armstrong finished in first place, the Anti-Doping Agency disqualified him.

This Day in History - July 23

1829

Inventor William Austin Burt patented the typographer, also known as the typewriter in the US.

2015

NASA announced they had found 'Earth's bigger, older cousin.'

1599

Italian Artist Caravaggio signed his first commission contract to paint the Contarelli Chapel in the French church in Rome.

2012

The first US woman in space, Sally Ride, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.

1999

Eileen Collins became the first female space shuttle commander with the launch of mission STS-93.

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