1934⚡ Event
Toledo Auto-Lite strike violence
A violent confrontation occurred between thousands of strikers and sheriff's deputies during a strike against the Electric Auto-Lite company in Toledo, Ohio.
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What Happened on May 23?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 23 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 23(4)
1939⚡ Event
USS Squalus sinks
The U.S. Navy submarine Squalus sank off the coast of New Hampshire during testing, resulting in the deaths of 26 crew members.
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1974⚡ Event
Airbus A300 enters service
The Airbus A300, the first twin-engined wide-body airliner, began service with Air France.
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2008⚡ Event
International Court of Justice ruling on Middle Rocks and Pedra Branca
The International Court of Justice awarded the Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca to Singapore, resolving a 29-year-old territorial dispute in the Singapore Strait.
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Birthdays on May 23(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Felipe Drugovich
Brazilian-Italian racing driver Felipe Drugovich was born.
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Deaths on May 23(6)
1999🕊️ Death
Owen Hart's death
Professional wrestler Owen Hart died during a World Wrestling Federation event after falling from the rafters onto the ring.
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2020🕊️ Death
Hana Kimura
Hana Kimura, a Japanese professional wrestler, has died. She was born in 1997.
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2021🕊️ Death
Ron Hill
Ron Hill, an English long-distance runner, has died. He was born in 1938.
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2021🕊️ Death
Eric Carle
Eric Carle, the American children's book author and illustrator best known for 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' has died. He was born in 1929.
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2024🕊️ Death
Caleb Carr
Caleb Carr, an American military historian and author, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Morgan Spurlock
Morgan Spurlock, an American filmmaker known for his documentary work, has died. He was born in 1970.
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May 23 in History
May 23 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 23
Examples currently recorded for May 23 include Toledo Auto-Lite strike violence (1934), USS Squalus sinks (1939), Airbus A300 enters service (1974). View all events →
Birthdays on May 23
People recorded as born on May 23 include Felipe Drugovich, Israel Reyes, Brennan Johnson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 23
Remembered figures who died on May 23 include Owen Hart's death, Hana Kimura, Ron Hill. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 23?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 23: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 23?
- One event currently recorded for May 23 is: Toledo Auto-Lite strike violence.
- Who was born on May 23?
- People recorded as born on May 23 include Felipe Drugovich, Israel Reyes, Brennan Johnson.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 23?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for May 23.
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