What happened this day in history January 11, 1923

What are the important events that happened on January 11, 1923? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 11, 1923: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 11, 1923 is the 11th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 354 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 29, 1922 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hendecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $3,516.40. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dog is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 11, 1923 Historical Events

  • 1923
    Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to make its World War I reparation payments.

Who were born on January 11, 1923?

  • 1923
    Carroll Shelby, American race car driver, automobile designer and businessman
  • 1923
    Ernst Nolte, German historian
  • 1923
    Jerome Bixby, American writer (d. 1998)

Who died on January 11, 1923?

  • 1923
    King Constantine I of Greece (b. 1868)

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