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

1956

Alexander Korda died on January 23, 1956 It's not enough to be Hungarian; you must have talent too More quotations from Alexander Korda

1976

Paul Robeson died on January 23, 1976 American actor, singer and activist, 1898-1976 Through my singing and acting and speaking, I want to make freedom ring. Maybe I can touch people's hearts better than I can their minds, with the common struggle of the common man. More quotations from Paul Robeson

1989

Salvador Dalí died on January 23, 1989 Spanish painter, 1904-1989 There are some days when I think I'm going to die from an overdose of satisfaction. More quotations from Salvador Dalí