Famous Birthdays
- James Sanks Brisbin, American educator, lawyer, and Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania (d. 1892)
- Józef Wieniawski, Polish pianist, composer, conductor and teacher, born in Lublin, Poland (d. 1912)
About May 23, 1837
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini