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What Happened on May 23, 1900

Historical Events

  • William Harvey Carney becomes the first African-American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Civil War at the Battle of Fort Wagner

Famous Birthdays

Hans Frank (1900-1946)

German Nazi war criminal (occupied Poland) who was executed at Nuremberg, born in Karlsruhe, Baden, German Empire

  • Ralph Dunn, American actor (Mr Rudge-Norby), born in Titusville, Pennsylvania (d. 1968)

About May 23, 1900

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini