January 23, 1900 (Tuesday)
- Thirty thousand Austrian miners went on strike, joining 40,000 who had already walked out. The miners sought guarantees of an eight hour day and hire wages.
- Born: William Ifor Jones, Welsh conductor, in Merthyr Tydfil, (d. 1988)
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“I have never been disappointed when I asked in a humble and sincere way for God’s help. I pray often. I think I pray more often since January 12th.”
—Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.)