Historical Events
- Library of Al-Qarawiyyin, the world's oldest continually operating library, reopens after a major restoration by King Mohammed VI in Fez, Morocco [1]
Film & TV History
Michael Bay is honored with a hand-and-footprint ceremony at The TCL Chinese Theatre
- UK raises terror threat level to critical following Manchester bombing
Meeting of Interest
US President Donald Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Burdonsky, Russian theater director and Joseph Stalin's grandson, dies at 75
- Cortez Kennedy, American NFL defensive tackle (Seattle Seahawks)dies at 48
Roger Moore (1927-2017)
British actor (The Saint, James Bond), dies at 89
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About May 23, 2017
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
