Famous Birthdays
- Felix Martin Julius Steiner, German Heer and Waffen-SS officer (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Jose Asunción Silva, Colombian poet (Nocturno III), dies at 30
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About May 23, 1896
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
