Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
In his 20th World Heavyweight Boxing title defense Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer in round 1 at New York's Madison Square Garden
Famous Birthdays
- General Norman Johnson, American soul singer (Chairmen of the Board - "Give Me Just a Little More Time"), and songwriter ("Patches"; "Want Ads"), born in Norfolk, Virginia (d. 2010)
- Jackson Hill, American composer and educator (Voices of Autumn), born in Birmingham, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Herbert Austin, English automobile designer and builder (founder of Austin Motor Company), dies at 74
- Slavko Osterc, Slovenian composer (Iz Satanovega Dnevnika (From Satan's Diary); Illusions), and pedagogue, dies at 45
1941 Highlights
About May 23, 1941
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
