Famous Birthdays
- Amanda Smith, American former slave, singer and evangelist, born in Long Green, Maryland (d. 1915)
Famous Deaths
- John Field, Irish pianist and composer (Nocturnes), dies at 54
1837 Highlights
About January 23, 1837
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
