Historical Events
- Detroit Red Wings score 15 goals against New York Rangers with an NHL record 37 points; also record consecutive goals & most lopsided game, 15-0
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Lawson, American a cappella singer and arranger (Persuasions - "Under the Boardwalk"), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (d. 2019)
- Marty Russo, American politician and lobbyist (Rep-D-IL, 1975-93), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Rutger Hauer, Dutch actor (Blade Runner; Ladyhawke; Osterman Weekend), born in Breukelen, Netherlands (d. 2019)
- Sergey Belov, Soviet basketball player (Olympic gold 1972), born in Shegarsky District, Russia (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
Edvard Munch (1863-1944)
Norwegian painter (The Scream), dies at 80, bequeathing all of his work to the city of Oslo
- Viktor Gusev, Russian poet (Polyushko Pole), dies at 34
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About January 23, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
