On This Day

What Happened on May 23, 1934

Historical Events


ExecutionBonnie and Clyde Killed

American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow - Bonnie and Clyde - are killed by police in an ambush near Sailes, Louisiana

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FBI photo of the car carrying Bonnie and Clyde after the shootout
FBI photo of the car carrying Bonnie and Clyde after the shootout
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  • The Auto-Lite Strike culminates in the "Battle of Toledo", a five-day melĂ©e between 1,300 troops of the Ohio National Guard and 6,000 picketers

Famous Birthdays

  • Malcolm Gill, deputy head (Bank for Intl Settlements)
  • Mason Rudolph, American golfer (Ryder Cup 1971; PGA C'ship 1973 3rd), born in Clarksville, Tennessee (d. 2011)
  • Robert Moog, American engineer (Moog synthesizer, Moog Music), born in NYC, New York (d. 2005)

Famous Divorces


Broken heartDivorce of Interest

First wife Marguerite Van Kessel divorces NFL player Curly Lambeau (36) after 14 years of marriage

NFL Head Coach Curly Lambeau
NFL Head Coach
Curly Lambeau

Famous Deaths


Person of interestBonnie Parker

Bonnie Parker, American outlaw (Bonnie & Clyde), killed in police ambush in Louisiana at 23

American Outlaw Bonnie Parker
American Outlaw
Bonnie Parker

Person of interestClyde Barrow

Clyde Barrow, American outlaw (Bonnie & Clyde), killed in police ambush in Louisiana at 25

Bank Robber Clyde Barrow
Bank Robber
Clyde Barrow

1934 Highlights

About May 23, 1934

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini



What Happened in 1934