What are the important events that happened on May 23, 1900? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 23, 1900: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 23, 1900 is the 143rd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 222 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 10, 1900 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatetracontatrigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $10,948.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Rat is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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May 23, 1900 Historical Events
- 1900 –American Civil War: Sergeant William Harvey Carney becomes the first African American to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for his heroism in the Assault on the Battery Wagner in 1863.
Who were born on May 23, 1900?
- 1900 –Hans Frank, German lawyer and Nazi official (d. 1946)
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