Historical Events
Bonnie and Clyde Killed
American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow - Bonnie and Clyde, are killed by police in an ambush near Sailes, Louisiana
- The Auto-Lite Strike culminates in the "Battle of Toledo", a five-day melée between 1,300 troops of the Ohio National Guard and 6,000 picketers
Famous Birthdays
- Malcolm Gill, deputy head (Bank for Intl Settlements)
- Mason Rudolph, American golfer (Ryder Cup 1971; PGA C'ship 1973 3rd), born in Clarksville, Tennessee (d. 2011)
- Robert Moog, American engineer (Moog synthesizer, Moog Music), born in New York City (d. 2005)
- Syd Millar, Irish rugby union prop (37 Tests Ireland; 9 British & Irish Lions; Ballymena RFC, Ulster), coach (Ireland, B&I Lions 1974) and executive (IRFU President 1995-96), born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland (d. 2023)
Famous Divorces
Curly Lambeau
First wife Marguerite Van Kessel divorces NFL player Curly Lambeau (36) after 14 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
Bonnie Parker (1910-1934)
American outlaw of Bonnie and Clyde fame, killed in police ambush in Louisiana at 23
Clyde Barrow (1909-1934)
American bank robber and outlaw (Bonnie & Clyde), killed in police ambush in Louisiana at 25
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights
About May 23, 1934
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
