Historical Events
- "Barney Miller" premieres on ABC TV
- Former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Ralph Kiner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Alexander, American NFL wide receiver (NY Giants), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Tito Ortiz, American UFC fighter, born in Huntington Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Karel Paul van der Mandele, Dutch financier and director (Rotterdam Bank), dies at 94
About January 23, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Please Mr. Postman - Carpenters
#1 Song: Ms Grace - Tymes
