What Happened on January 11, 1923

Historical Events

  • 1st Dutch Dada-evening (Theo Van Doesburg & Kurt Schwitters)
  • French & Belgian troops occupy Ruhr to collect reparations

Famous Birthdays

  • Carroll Shelby, American auto racer who won LeMans 1959; and automobile designer Ford Shelby Mustang, Shelby GT, Dodge Shelby Charger, Dodge Viper, born in Leesburg, Texas (d. 2012)
Born in 1923

Famous Deaths

Constantine I (1868-1923)

King of Greece (1913-17, 20-22), dies at 54

1923 Highlights

About January 11, 1923

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn