Historical Events
- A fire breaks out in the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Straits in north Wales contributing to its partial destruction and causing approximately £1,000,000 worth of fire damage
- Grateful Dead's 1st performance outside US, as part of 'The Hollywood Rock Music Festival', in Newcastle under Lyme, England
- San Diego Padres beat SF Giants 17-16 in 15 innings
- USSR performs nuclear test (underground)
Famous Birthdays
- Blake Schwendiman, American author
- Bryan Herta, American race car driver
- Matt Flynn, American drummer (Maroon 5, since 2006 - "Moves Like Jagger"), born in Woodstock, New York
- Nanette Burstein, American director and producer
- Ricky Gutierrez, infielder (Houston Astros), born in Miami, Florida
- Yigal Amir, Israeli assassin of Yitzhak Rabin
Famous Weddings
John Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry (26) weds heiress Julia Stimson Thorne (25)
Famous Deaths
- Nydia Westman, actress (Going My Way, Young Mr Bobbins), dies at 68
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About May 23, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
#1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad
