Famous Birthdays
- Alfred P. Sloan, American long-time president and chairman of General Motors (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Wilhelm Mangold, German composer, dies at 78
1875 Highlights
About May 23, 1875
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
