1. On January 23, 1899, the Ohio state militia was dispatched to Greensburg, Ohio to defend against an anticipated coal miner strike. The miners did not strike, and the militia was eventually stood down.

2. The Ohio State University Men's Basketball team defeated the Michigan Wolverines 72-62 on January 23, 2005, in front of over 16,000 fans at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

3. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland declared January 23, 2008, as "Day of Service" to recognize the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community.

4. The Great Dayton Flood, which occurred on January 23, 1913, was the worst natural disaster in Ohio’s history. The flood led to 467 deaths and caused $100 million in property damage.

5. On January 23, 1919, the Ohio House of Representatives ratified the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which prohibited the sale, manufacture and distribution of alcohol throughout the United States.