What Happened on January 23, 1855

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

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius