This Day in Auto History: 1.23.1907 "Glenn H. Curtiss, driving a V-8 motorcycle of his own design atOrmond Beach, FL, reaches an unofficial 136.3 mph, a record speed for amotor vehicle" 1.23.1933 "Arthur L. Garford, a chassis manufacturer associated with the earlyStudebaker and manufacturer of the 1908/1913 Garford, dies in Elyria, OHat age 74" 1.23.1954 The World Motor Sports Show opens in Madison Square Garden in NewYork City 1.23.1972 "Racer Orlando Dall'Ave is killed near Millau, France during theMonte Carlo Rally"

Source: Automobile History Day By Day, by Douglas A. Wick