January 23

    What happened on January 23 in history

    3 events fall on January 23, from 1556 to 1960. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 23

    1. 1556

      The Shaanxi earthquake

      The deadliest earthquake on record collapses cave dwellings across northern China.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1849

      Elizabeth Blackwell earns a medical degree

      The first woman to graduate in medicine in the United States finishes top of her class.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1960

      The Trieste reaches the Mariana Trench

      Piccard and Walsh descend nearly eleven kilometres to the deepest point in the ocean.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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