Historical Events
- US & Western Europe veto heavier sanctions against South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Ruben Zadkovich, Australian soccer player
- Ryan Coogler, American director and screenwriter (Fruitvale Station, The Black Panther), born in Oakland, California
Famous Deaths
- Sterling Hayden, actor (Blue & Gray), dies at 70
1986 Highlights
About May 23, 1986
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: The Chicken Song - Spitting Image
