January 23: Winnipeg wins the Stanley Cup; Woolworth's burns; Queen Vic dies.

January 23, 1991 - Bombers’ Mike Riley is named CFL coach of the year.

January 23, 1922 - Fire destroys the Woolworth's Store on the south side Portage Avenue, west of Garry.

January 23, 1978 - RCMP Constable Dennis Anthony Onofrey, 27, is shot to death responding to a stolen truck report in Virden, Manitoba.

January 23 1902 - The Winnipeg Victorias win the second game in a best of three series against the Toronto Wellingtons to win the Stanley Cup ! The games were played at the Winnipeg Auditorium.

Game one was played January 21, 1902 and ended 5-3 for Winnipeg. Game two also ended 5-3. To read the local news story. Other stories about the series can be found here and here.  
 

January 23, 1901 - The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. See coverage in the Morning Telegram.