January 23 in History
January 23 is the birthday of Julio Enciso (footballer, born 2004) (2004) and the anniversary of the death of Charles Osgood (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for January 23, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Vincent Ferrer, Spanish missionary and saint was born in 1350, while Ildefonsus, bishop of Toledo died in 667.
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Famous people born on January 23
Famous people who died on January 23
2007
Syed Hussein Alatas (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Malaysian academic, sociologist and politician
2002
Pierre Bourdieu (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
French sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher (1930–2002)
What happened on January 23
- 2024
Northwestern Air Flight 738 crashes after takeoff from Fort Smith Airport, Northwest Territories, Canada, killing six people.
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Mutinying Burkinabè soldiers led by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba depose and detain President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré amid widespread anti-government protests.
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A 7.9 Mw earthquake occurs in the Gulf of Alaska. It is tied as the sixth-largest earthquake ever recorded in the United States, but there are no reports of significant damage or fatalities.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2018
A double car bombing in Benghazi, Libya, kills at least 33 people and wounds "dozens" of others. The victims include both military personnel and civilians, according to local officials.
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The China–United States trade war begins when President Donald Trump places tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
A very weak signal from Pioneer 10 is detected for the last time, but no usable data can be extracted.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl is kidnapped in Karachi, Pakistan and subsequently murdered.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
Five people attempt to set themselves on fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, an act that many people later claim is staged by the Chinese Communist Party to frame Falun Gong and thus escalate their persecution.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
Netscape announces Mozilla, with the intention to release Communicator code as open source.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Madeleine Albright becomes the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1987
Mohammed Said Hersi Morgan sends a "letter of death" to Somali President Siad Barre, proposing the genocide of the Isaaq people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first members: Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.
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World Airways Flight 30 overshoots the runway at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, and crashes into Boston Harbor. Two people are missing and presumed dead.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1968
USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is attacked and seized by the Korean People's Navy.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Ivory Coast are established.
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Editor's picks
Born on January 23
- 1350 — Vincent Ferrer, Spanish missionary and saint (died 1419)
- 1378 — Louis III, Elector Palatine (died 1436)
- 1514 — Hai Rui, Chinese politician (died 1587)
Died on January 23
- 667 — Ildefonsus, bishop of Toledo
- 989 — Adalbero, archbishop of Reims
- 1002 — Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor (born 980)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for January 23
Quick answers
Who was born on January 23? Julio Enciso (footballer, born 2004) (2004), Joško Gvardiol (2002), Nicola Zalewski (2002).
Who died on January 23? Charles Osgood (2024), Melanie (singer) (2024), Hal Holbrook (2021).
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