Historical Events
- Benin adopts its constitution
- Moluccan extremists hold 105 schoolchildren & 50 others hostage on a hijacked train in Neth, children released May 27, siege ends June 11
Event of Interest
US Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals of Watergate wrong doers H. R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman & John Mitchell
H. R. Haldeman
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Ayoade, English comedian, actor and director (The IT Crowd), born in London, England
1977 Highlights
About May 23, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
