On This Very Day
January 23rd
Month:
Day:
- 1368
Zhu Yuanzhang ascends as the Hongwu Emperor, initiating China's Ming Dynasty.
- 1859
Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii begins a notable eruption lasting 300 days. View Post →
Link Preview
View Post →/events/hawaii-mauna-loa-volcano-eruption
- 1957
Wham-O Company produces the first Frisbee, originally named 'Pluto Platter'.
- 1976
Ann Landers' survey reveals 70% of 10,000 parents wouldn't choose parenthood again.
- 2016
Egyptian Museum staff face prosecution for improper restoration of Tutankhamun's beard.
- 2016
Category 5 blizzard in the US Northeast causes significant fatalities and economic losses.
- 2019
$238 million Central Park penthouse becomes most expensive US property, bought by Ken Griffin.
- 1960
The Trieste dives to Challenger Deep, reaching Earth's deepest known point at 35,797 ft.
- 1556
Deadliest earthquake in Shaanxi, China kills about 830,000, the most in recorded history.
- 2017
'Billionaire' house in LA, initially listed for $250 million, sells for $94 million.
Join the Newsletter
Stay in the know on the interesting events of history
