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)
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