Famous Birthdays
- Gilbert Ledward, English sculptor, born in Chelsea, London (d. 1960)
- Paul Peter Ewald, German Crystallographer and physicist who devised the theory of X-ray interference by crystals and pioneered X-ray diffraction methods, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Eugène Marin Labiche, French playwright (The Italian Straw Hat), dies at 72
1888 Highlights
About January 23, 1888
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
