HISTORY QUIZ OF THE DAY (Jan-23)

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Jan 23, 1997 :: PLANETS :: For the first time since 1475, the Sun, Moon and a number of PLANETs were aligned in a perfect on this day.

Jan 23, 1977 :: JANATA PARTY :: The JANATA PARTY was formed in India on this day as a coalition in opposition to rule.

Jan 23, 1952 :: OMAR HENRY :: Born this day, the to play test cricket for South Africa.

Jan 23, 1931 :: LORD IRWIN :: On this day, he became the first occupant of Viceroy's House in India, now called .

Jan 23, 1926 :: Bal Keshav THACKERAY :: Born this day, he is an Indian and founder of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Jan 23, 1912 :: INTERNATIONAL OPIUM CONVENTION - HAGUE :: The International Opium Convention, signed at The Hague on January 23, 1912, was the first international treaty.

Jan 23, 1897 :: NETAJI SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE :: Born this day, he led the Indian against the British during WW-II.

Jan 23, 1809 :: This day is marked by the birth of Veer Surendra Sai, an Indian (died in 1884).

Jan 23, 1806 :: William PITT (The Younger) :: Died this day, he was the youngest ever British at the age of 24 years.

Jan 23, 1556 :: This day in 1556 witnessed the in history, the Shaanxi earthquake, that hit the Shaanxi province, China. The death toll may have been as high as over 800,000.