Historical Events
- Rear Admiral Sidney W. Souers, USNR, becomes 1st director of CIA
Famous Birthdays
Arnoldo Aleman (78 years old)
81st President of Nicaragua (1997-2002), born in Managua, Nicaragua
- Asif Masood, Pakistani cricketer (Pakistani quick with long & erratic run-up), born in Lahore, Pakistan
- Don Whittington, American auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1979), born in Lubbock, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Matteo Giulio Bartoli, Italian linguist, dies at 72
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About January 23, 1946
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
