Famous Birthdays
- Felix Martin Julius Steiner, German Heer and Waffen-SS officer (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Jose AsunciĆ³n Silva, Colombian poet (Nocturno III), dies at 30
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About May 23, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini