23 January

Events that occurred on 23 January.

[edit] On Earth

• 1917 - J.R.R. Tolkien faces a Medical Board in Birmingham, but he is not deemed fit to return to war.
• 1939 - The Brothers Hildebrandt are born.

[edit] In Arda

• T.A. 3019:
  • The Fellowship of the Ring rests in Lórien.
  • Gandalf pursues the Balrog to the peak of Celebdil.