Famous Birthdays
- Ernst Niekisch, German politician (d. 1967)
- Virginia True Boardman, American actress of the silent era (A Blind Bargain; The Lady Lies), born in Fort Davis, Texas (d. 1971)
About May 23, 1889
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
