Historical Events
Jackson Takes Fort Royal
Valley Campaign: Stonewall Jackson takes Fort Royal, Virginia
Famous Birthdays
- William "Dummy" Hoy, American baseball outfielder (most accomplished deaf player in MLB history; NL stolen base leader 1888; Washington Senators, Cincinnati Reds), born in Houcktown, Ohio (d. 1961)
About May 23, 1862
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
