Historical Events
DiMaggio's Three Home Runs
Future Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder Joe DiMaggio hits 3 consecutive HRs as the New York Yankees edge the Indians, 6-5 at Cleveland Stadium
- Ramat Rahel gateway to Jerusalem is repossessed by Israel
Famous Birthdays
- Ernesto Marcel, Panamanian boxer (WBA featherweight title 1972-74), born in Colón, Panama (d. 2020)
1948 Highlights
About May 23, 1948
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
