Historical Events
- 35th Belmont: H Spencer aboard Commando wins in 2:21
- Ottawa Mint Act receives Royal Assent
US Captures Aguinaldo
US captures leader of Filipino rebels, Emilio Aguinaldo
Famous Birthdays
- Edmund Rubbra, English composer (Morning Watch), born in Semilong, Northampton, England (d. 1986)
About May 23, 1901
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
