Historical Events
- German island of Helgoland in the North Sea surrenders to British
Event of Interest
Lord Haw-Haw (William Joyce) arrested at Danish boundary
Event of Interest
The Allies arrest the members of the Nazi Flensburg government, including Admiral Karl Dönitz, formally dissolving Nazi Germany
1945 History
Famous Birthdays
- Elliott Bernerd, English broker/multi-millionaire
- Lauren Chapin, actress (Kathy-Father Knows Best)
- Misty Morgan, American country keyboardist (duo with Jack Blanchard - "Tennessee Bird Walk"), born in Buffalo, New York (d. 2021)
- Padmarajan, Indian film director (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945)
German Nazi leader (head of the SS), commits suicide while in Allied custody at 44
About May 23, 1945
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
