Historical Events
- Associated Press News Service forms in NY
- William Harvey Carney becomes the first African-American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Civil War at the Battle of Fort Wagner
Famous Birthdays
Hans Frank (1900-1946)
German Nazi war criminal (occupied Poland) who was executed at Nuremberg, born in Karlsruhe, Baden, German Empire
- Ralph Dunn, American actor (Mr Rudge-Norby), born in Titusville, Pennsylvania (d. 1968)
About May 23, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
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