Famous Birthdays
- Freda Utley, British scholar and author, born in London (d. 1978)
- Randolph Scott, American actor (Ride the High Country, Last of the Mohicans, Western Union), born in Orange County, Virginia (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- W. A. Remy [Wilhelm Mayer], Austro-Bohemian composer, dies at 66
Died in 1898 1898 Highlights
About January 23, 1898
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius