12 significant historical events occurred on January 23. January 23 is notable for events recorded in various centuries. In 1912, the International Opium Convention was signed, creating the first international drug control treaty. Additionally, the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix and the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos are Formula One racing milestones that took place on this date.
Total Events
12
Time Span
1362–2018
Categories
4
Top Category
war
4 events
26 famous birthdays on January 23
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th C.21st C.
14th Century
1 event16th Century
2 events17th Century
3 events18th Century
1 event20th Century
4 events21st Century
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