Historical Events
- 22nd Cannes Film Festival: "If..." directed by Lindsay Anderson wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
Film & TV History
BBC orders 13 episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus
- Lauwerszee Dike in Holland closes
- The Who release rock opera "Tommy"
Famous Birthdays
- Pat Hurst, American golfer (ANA Inspiration 1998), born in San Leandro, California
- Ramon Caraballo, baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Diane Aubrey, actress (Haunted Strangler), dies of a heart attack at 79
- Jimmy McHugh, American composer ("I Can't Give You Anything But Love"; "On the Sunny Side of the Street"; "I'm In The Mood For Love"), dies at 74
- Peter Alma, Dutch painter and graphic artist, dies at 83
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About May 23, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
