Historical Events
- 1st major league day game completed under lights (Phils 6, Braves 5)
- Nationalist China evacuates Hainan Island
- NBA Championship: Minneapolis Lakers beat Syracuse Nationals, 110-95 to take series, 4 games to 2
- Stanley Cup Final, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI: Pete Babando scores Cup-winning goal in double overtime of Game 7 as Detroit Red Wings beat NY Rangers, 4-3 for a 4-3 series win
Famous Birthdays
- Steve McCurry, American photographer (Afghan Girl), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About April 23, 1950
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus