On this day: January 23
Björn Borg Surprises Tennis World by Announcing Retirement at 26
On January 23, 1983, Swedish champion Björn Borg stunned the tennis community by announcing his retirement at age 26, ending a dominant run that included 11 Grand Slam singles titles and prompting debate about pressure, motivation and the future of men’s tennis.
The First Documented Case of False Memory Syndrome, January 23, 1995
On January 23, 1995, clinicians and researchers described a formalized case that helped popularize the term "false memory syndrome": a patient-developed recollection of trauma that subsequent clinical review and investigation failed to corroborate, prompting debate about memory recovery and therapeutic practices.
Red Wings Rout Rangers 15–0 in NHL Record-Setting Game
On January 23, 1944, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Rangers 15–0, setting the NHL record for largest margin of victory in a single game — a mark that remains part of NHL history.
Hulk Hogan Captures First WWF World Heavyweight Title, January 23, 1984
On January 23, 1984, Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik to win his first WWF World Heavyweight Championship, a pivotal moment that helped propel professional wrestling into the mainstream in the 1980s.