What happened on
May 23?
People born on May 23 are known for being energetic and adventurous, always looking for their next challenge. They're naturally charismatic leaders who aren't afraid to take risks and speak their minds. With a dry sense of humor and a heart of gold, those born on this day are sure to make a lasting impression on everyone around them.
Historical Events
The First Continental Congress banned trade with Canada and the British West Indies.
The first public television station in the United Kingdom, BBC Television, began broadcasting.
English barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, limiting the king's power.
The BBC transmitted the first ever episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British sketch comedy series.
The first full-length computer-animated film, Shrek, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Famous Birthdays
He was a famous American actor, and one of the most popular stars of the silent film era.
He is a former tennis player and one of the few men to have been ranked world number one in both amateurs and professionals.
She is an American model and actress who has appeared on numerous magazine covers, including Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
#1 Songs on This Date
May 23 is the most common birthday in the United States, according to data from the Social Security Administration.