Jan 23 1556
The most devastating earthquake in history kills 830,000 people in Shanxi province, China. Many were killed when their clay caves, carved from cliffs, collapsed.
Jan 23 1812
A huge 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes New Madrid, Missouri.
Jan 23 1968
North Koreans seize the CIA intelligence ship U.S.S. Pueblo while it is in their waters and hold its crew hostage. After a humiliating series of trials, the crew is released.
Jan 23 1972
An unscrupulous New Delhi bootlegger sells wood alcohol to a wedding party, killing 100 guests.
Jan 23 1978
Terry Kath of band Chicago accidentally suicides in Woodland Hills. Moral: don't pretend to play Russian Roulette.
Jan 23 1989
Salvador Dali dead.
Jan 23 1996
A professional bungee jumper practicing for the Superbowl was killed during rehearsal. Laura Patterson, 43, died of massive head injuries at the New Orleans Superdome. Way to go, Laura!
Jan 23 1998
Montana hermit Ted Kaczynski admits to four Unabomber attacks, pleading guilty in in a federal plea bargain that spares him the death penalty, but denies him the right of appeal.
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