What happened on 23 January 1894?

Discover what happened on 23 January 1894 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Eduard Strecker (German politician (1822-1894))
  • Carlo Verga (Italian politician)
  • Frederik Ludvig Liebenberg (Danish historian and publisher (1810-1894))
  • Christian H. Buhl (American mayor and businessman (1810-1894))
  • Carlos Relvas (Portuguese photographer)
  • Alfred Solvay
  • Otto Schmoller
  • Henry Charles Lunn (English musician)
  • Henriette Steen (Danish teacher)
  • Wilhelmus Martinus Logeman (Dutch scientific instrument maker, teacher of physics and author (1821-1894))
  • Richard Hugh Smith-Barry ((1823-1894))
  • Marie Lister-Kaye ((died 1894))
  • Magnus Ernhold Andersson
  • Mary Shaw (English-born actress and singer (1825-1894))