On January 23, history records 47 notable events, 193 famous births and 98 deaths, spanning the years 393 to 1656.
Events on this day include: Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his eight-year-old son Honorius co-emperor. (393); Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao. (971).
Notable people born on January 23 include Emperor Taizong of Tang (599), Biligtü Khan Ayushiridara (1349), Vincent Ferrer (1350).
Notable figures who died on this day include Ildefonsus (667), Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor (1002), Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur (1199).
Events on 23 January 47
See all →Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao.
In the conflict between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, King Louis IX of France issues the Mise of Amiens, a one-sided decision in favour of Henry that later leads to the Second Barons' War.
In a coronation ceremony, Zhu Yuanzhang ascends the throne of China as the Hongwu Emperor, initiating Ming dynasty rule over China that would last for three centuries.
Having published nothing for eleven years, François Rabelais publishes the Tiers Livre, his sequel to Gargantua and Pantagruel.
The deadliest earthquake in history, the Shaanxi earthquake, hits Shaanxi province, China. The death toll may have been as high as 830,000.
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, is assassinated by firearm, the first recorded instance of such.
Birthdays on 23 January 193
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Deaths on 23 January 98
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