Historical Events
- 78th Preakness: Eric Guerin aboard Native Dancer wins in 1:57.8
- WHIZ TV channel 18 in Zanesville, OH (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Agathe Uwilingiyimana, Prime Minister of Rwanda (1993-94) and one of the 1st female political figures in Africa, born in Nyaruhengeri, Rwanda (d. 1994)
- Rick Fenn, British rock guitarist (10cc - "I'm Not In Love"; "The Things We Do for Love"), born in Oxford, England
Famous Weddings
- John F. Kennedy's sister Eunice Kennedy (31) weds activist and attorney Sargent Shriver at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City
About May 23, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
