What Happened on May 23?
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EVENTS ON MAY 23
Explore the most important historical events that happened on May 23, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
New York Public Library
Year:
1911
The New York Public Library is dedicated.
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World War I
Year:
1915
World War I: Italy joins the Allies, fulfilling its part of the Treaty of London.
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Abdul Hamid II
Year:
1905
Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, publicly announces the creation of the Ullah millet for the Aromanians of the empire, which had been established one day earlier. For this reason, the Aromanian National Day is usually celebrated on May 23, although some do so on May 22 instead.
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American Civil War
Year:
1900
American Civil War: Sergeant William Harvey Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Assault on the Battery Wagner in 1863.
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North-West Mounted Police
Year:
1873
The Canadian Parliament establishes the North-West Mounted Police, the forerunner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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Mahmud Barzanji
Year:
1919
Sheikh Mahmud Barzanji, a Kurdish sheikh and at-the-time governor of the Slêmanî Province of British Iraq, initiates the first Mahmud Barzanji revolt.
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Brazil
Year:
1932
In Brazil, four students are shot and killed during a manifestation against the Brazilian dictator Getúlio Vargas, which resulted in the outbreak of the Constitutionalist Revolution several weeks later.
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Anthony Albanese
Year:
2022
Anthony Albanese of the Australian Labor Party is sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia after winning the 2022 Australian federal election, ending 9 years of conservative rule.
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BIRTHS ON MAY 23
Discover famous people and historical figures born on May 23, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Betty Nuthall
Year of birth:
1911
Betty Nuthall, English tennis player (died 1983)
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Paul Augustin Mayer
Year of birth:
1911
Paul Augustin Mayer, German cardinal (died 2010)
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Margaret Wise Brown
Year of birth:
1910
Margaret Wise Brown, American author and educator (died 1952)
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Hugh Casson
Year of birth:
1910
Hugh Casson, English architect and academic (died 1999)
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Scatman Crothers
Year of birth:
1910
Scatman Crothers, American actor and comedian (died 1986)
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Lou Brouillard
Year of birth:
1911
Lou Brouillard, Canadian boxer (died 1984)
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John Payne (actor)
Year of birth:
1912
John Payne, American actor (died 1989)
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Denis Compton
Year of birth:
1918
Denis Compton, English cricketer and sportscaster (died 1997)
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DEATHS ON MAY 23
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on May 23, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Svetozar Boroević
Year of death:
1920
Svetozar Boroević, Croatian-Austrian field marshal (born 1856)
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Bonnie and Clyde
Year of death:
1934
Bonnie Parker, American criminal (born 1910)
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Bonnie and Clyde
Year of death:
1934
Clyde Barrow, American criminal (born 1909)
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John D. Rockefeller
Year of death:
1937
John D. Rockefeller, American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company and Rockefeller University (born 1839)
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François Coppée
Year of death:
1908
François Coppée, French poet and author (born 1842)
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Henrik Ibsen
Year of death:
1906
Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian director, playwright, and poet (born 1828)
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Leopold von Ranke
Year of death:
1886
Leopold von Ranke, German historian and academic (born 1795)
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Anton von Schmerling
Year of death:
1893
Anton von Schmerling, Austrian politician (born 1805)
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HOLIDAYS ON MAY 23
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on May 23 around the world.
Public holidays in Mexico
Students' Day (Mexico)
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William of Perth
Christian feast day: William of Perth
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May 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: May 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Nicolaus Copernicus
Christian feast day: Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler (Episcopal Church (USA))
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Julia of Corsica
Christian feast day: Julia of Corsica
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World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day
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Desiderius of Vienne
Christian feast day: Desiderius of Vienne
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Giovanni Battista de' Rossi
Christian feast day: Giovanni Battista de' Rossi
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