Historical Events
- 1st transcontinental train arrives in Vancouver, British Columbia
Famous Birthdays
- Thoralf Skolem, Norwegian mathematician (d. 1963)
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Mathias Lindeman, Norwegian organist, composer, musical folklorist, dies at 74
1887 Highlights
About May 23, 1887
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
