Historical Events
- 1st bridge over the Mississippi River in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota, opens; today made by the Father Louis Hennepin Bridge
Famous Birthdays
- John Moses Browning, American weapons manufacturer, born in Ogden, Utah Territory (d. 1926)
About January 23, 1855
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius