Famous Birthdays
- William Rockstro, English musicologist & composer, born in Cheam, Sutton (d. 1895)
Famous Deaths
- Major George Johnston, Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales (b. 1764)
1823 Highlights
About January 5, 1823
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 198 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn