Historical Events
- Australia's 1st amateur radio satellite (Oscar 5) launched (California)
- Member of Dutch feminist group Dolle Mina burn their bras in Amsterdam
- US launches 2nd generation weather satellite, ITOS 1
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Embree, American baseball pitcher (Cleveland Indians), born in The Dalles, Oregon
- Jim Schwantz, American football player and politician (Dallas Cowboys, SF 49ers), born in Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Mark Wohlers, American baseball pitcher (Atlanta Braves), born in Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Richard Šmehlik, Czech NHL defenseman (Buf Sabres, Olympic gold 1998), born in Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Sherman Obando, Panamanian baseball outfielder (Montreal Expos), born in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama
About January 23, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B.J. Thomas
#1 Song: Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris
