Historical Events
- 1st bridge over the Mississippi River in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota, opens; today made by the Father Louis Hennepin Bridge
Famous Birthdays
- John Moses Browning, American weapons manufacturer, born in Ogden, Utah Territory (d. 1926)
1855 Highlights
About January 23, 1855
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
