This Day in History for December 23 – Van Gogh Cuts Off His Ear and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1823 – ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas,’ more commonly known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’ is published anonymously (More info)
1888 – Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, cuts off the lower part of his left ear with a razor (More info)