The Great Purge · 1941 Groundbreaking for NACA (now NASA) Lewis Research Center · 1941 WOR-AM in Newark NJ moves to NYC · 1942 Battle of Rabaul: Japanese attack ...

Holidays and observances · Bounty Day (Pitcairn Islands) · Christian feast day: Abakuh · Marianne of Molokai · Emerentiana · Espousals of the Blessed Virgin Mary ...

Discover what happened on January 23 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On This Day In History - January 23: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

On this day - January 23 · 1986 The first artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1960 The “Trieste” dives to a record depth of 10,911 metres ( ...

EVENTS · 1556 – The deadliest earthquake on record kills some 830,000 people. · 1571 – The Royal Exchange opens in London. · 1849 – Elizabeth Blackwell was ...

A ceasefire agreement was signed on this day, heralding the end of the vicious and bitter Vietnam War – America's attempt to halt the spread of communism.

January 23 marks the birth of John Hancock (1737-93), often remembered for his bold signature to the Declaration of Independence. President of the Second ...

President Richard Nixon claims that Vietnam peace has been reached in Paris and that the POWs would be home in 60 days.

The most deadly earthquake in history was recorded in China in Shaanxi's province. The powerful earthquake killed around 830,000 people.