June 23, 1738
On this day in Christian History, Samuel Medley, an English Baptist minister and hymn writer, was born on June 23, 1738. He is known for hymns such as "O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth."
June 23, 1996
Desmond Tutu, renowned for his anti-apartheid activism and leadership in the Anglican Church, retired as Archbishop of Cape Town and head of the Anglican Church in South Africa on this date. His tenure was marked by a steadfast commitment to justice and reconciliation.
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