Birthdays occurring on January, 23

1783

Stendhal was born on January 23, 1783 One of the most original and complex French writers of the 19th century, 1783-1842 All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few. More quotations from Stendhal

1891

Antonio Gramsci was born on January 23, 1891 Italian intellectual, politician and founder of the Italian Communist Party whose ideas still greatly influence Italian Communism. 1891-1937 I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will More quotations from Antonio Gramsci

Deaths occurring on January, 23

1943

Alexander Woollcott died on January 23, 1943 All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening More quotations from Alexander Woollcott

1944

Edvard Munch died on January 23, 1944 Norwegian painter and printmaker. 1863-1944 From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity. More quotations from Edvard Munch

1947

Pierre Bonnard died on January 23, 1947 French painter and printmaker. 1867-1947 Draw your pleasure, paint your pleasure, and express your pleasure strongly. More quotations from Pierre Bonnard