A complete timeline of historical events, famous births, notable deaths, and holidays that occurred on May 23 throughout history.
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Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly are not seriously injured by the 70 foot (21m) fall. Triggers the Thirty Years' War.
Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals
South American independence leader Simón Bolívar enters Mérida, leading the invasion of Venezuela, and is proclaimed El Libertador (The Liberator)
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 – May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut "Champion" Barrow (March 24, 1909 – May 23, 1934) were American outlaws who traveled the Central United States with their…
The British occupation zone in Germany (German: Britische Besatzungszone) was one of the Allied-occupied areas in Germany after World War II.
Mao Zedong starts the "Great Leap Forward" movement in China, kills between 23 and 55 million Chinese citizens due to famine and forced labor
United Ireland, also referred to as Irish reunification or a New Ireland, is the proposition that all of Ireland should be a single sovereign state.
Horror film "The Shining" is released, directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, based on the book by Stephen King
Eminem releases his third studio album "The Marshall Mathers LP," the fastest-selling studio album ever (Grammy - Best Rap Album, 2001)
1st Preakness Stakes: G. Barbee aboard Survivor wins in 2:43 at Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland
Louis of France (Later Louis VIII) (13) marries Blanche of Castile (12), daughter of Alfonso VIII King of Castile at Port-Mort
Comic book artist Jack Kirby (24) weds Roz Goldstein
John F. Kennedy's sister Eunice Kennedy (31) weds activist and attorney Sargent Shriver at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City
King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pope
First wife Marguerite Van Kessel divorces NFL player Curly Lambeau (36) after 14 years of marriage
American actress Amber Heard (30) files for divorce from American actor Johnny Depp (52)
Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna
Pope Paul III installs Portuguese inquisition
Battle of Heiligerlee, Groningen: Dutch rebels beat Spanish, thousands killed
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
Matthias von Habsburg chosen as King of Bohemia
Johan Mauritius van Nassau resigns as head of Civil rights activists
William II Prince of Orange sworn in as Stadtholder of Holland
King Afonso VI of Portugal flees
The Chestertown Tea Party was a protest against British excise duties which, according to local legend, took place in May 1774 in Chestertown, Maryland, as a response to the British Tea Act.
Declaration of Bab (Baha'i festival) ('Azamat 7, 1)
The City of New York Police Department, also known as the New York City Police Department (NYPD), is the primary law enforcement agency within New York City.
Buenos Aires gains independence from Argentina (reunited 1859)
Three Virginia slaves Frank Baker, Shepard Mallory and James Townsend escape, rowing across Hampton Roads to Fort Monroe, Virginia - declared 1st contraband of war the next day [1]
The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is an Adventist Christian denomination which is distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the seventh day of the week in the Christian (Gregorian) and the...
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes more simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania (or the 19th-century spelling Spottsylvania), was the second major battle in Lt. Gen.
-24] Victory parade in Washington, D.C. (Grand Review)
John Henry Smythe or Smyth (July 14, 1844 – September 5, 1908) was an American diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Liberia from 1878 to 1881 and from 1882 to 1885.
6" of snow falls in eastern Iowa
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.
William Love hosts groundbreaking ceremonies for Love Canal, a planned community on shores of Lake Ontario
The Philippine Revolution was a war of independence waged by the revolutionary organization Katipunan against the Spanish Empire from 1896 to 1898.
William Harvey Carney becomes the first African-American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Civil War at the Battle of Fort Wagner
Ottawa Mint Act receives Royal Assent
1st automobile trip across US leaves San Francisco for New York, (arrives July 26)
The single chamber Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
Dirigible explodes over San Francisco Bay, 16 passengers fall, none killed
Hendricus Josephus Franciscus Marie Sneevliet, known as Henk Sneevliet or by the pseudonym "Maring" (13 May 1883 – 13 April 1942), was a Dutch communist politician who was active in both the...
World War I, or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers.
Dutch 2nd Chamber approves 1908 conscription draft
King Oil/Shell refinery on Curacao officially opens
Pope Benedictus XV publishes encyclical Pacem Dei
Comedic play "Abie's Irish Rose" premieres at Fulton Theatre, NYC; runs for 2,327 performances (longest run at the time)
Launch of Belgium's SABENA airline: first flight from Brussels to Lympne, England
Anarchist bomb attack on Italian Consulate in Buenos Aires, Argentina kills 7 and injures dozens
Whipsnade Zoo, formerly known as ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, is a zoo located in Whipsnade, near Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.
Australian cyclist Hubert Opperman sets paced world records 1,384km in 24 hours, and 1,609km (1,000 miles) in 28 hours, 55 minutes, 39 seconds at Melbourne Motordrome
The first night game in Major League Baseball history occurred on May 24, 1935, when the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2–1 at Crosley Field.
1st great dogfight between Spitfires and Luftwaffe
-24] 826 Allied bombers attack Dortmund
British and Canadian troops occupy Pontecorvo, Italy
The British occupation zone in Germany (German: Britische Besatzungszone) was one of the Allied-occupied areas in Germany after World War II.
PC Hooft prize forms for literature
WHIZ TV channel 18 in Zanesville, OH (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 827,526 in 2024.
Explorer 1 ceases transmission - 1st US satellite launched into space January 1958
The Four Preps are an American popular music male quartet. In the 1950s and 1960s, the group amassed eight gold singles and three gold albums.
15th Cannes Film Festival: "Keeper of Promises" directed by Anselmo Duarte wins the Palme d'Or
Joe Pepitone 2nd NY Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
Dale Greig runs female marathon world record (3:27:45)
Franz Josef Jonas (4 October 1899 – 24 April 1974) was an Austrian politician who served as the president of Austria between 1965 and 1974 as a member of the Socialist Party of Austria.
Dame Te Atairangikaahu reigned as Māori Queen from 1966 until her death in 2006. Her reign was the longest of any Māori monarch. Her full name and title was Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
Government bans submarines near South Africa
Beatles open 2nd Apple Boutique at 161 New Kings Road, London
22nd Cannes Film Festival: "If..." directed by Lindsay Anderson wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
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
Iron Butterfly is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1966. They are best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", providing a dramatic sound that led the way towards the...
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
28th Cannes Film Festival: "Chronicle of the Years of Fire" directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina wins the Palme d'Or
Benin adopts its constitution
AL approves transfer of Red Sox to Jean Yawkey for $15M
1st edition of "Wisden Cricket Monthly"
Barcelona fascists take 200 people hostage
BBC warns Britain will bomb Argentina
Radio Moscow announcer Vladimir Danchev praises Afghanistan Muslims standing up to Russia; he is removed from the air
US & Western Europe veto heavier sanctions against South Africa
41st Cannes Film Festival: "Pelle erobreren" directed by Bille August wins the Palme d'Or
Cost of rescuing savings & loan failures is put at up to $130 billion
The Cuban intervention in Angola (codenamed Operation Carlota) began on 5 November 1975, when Cuba sent combat troops in support of the communist-aligned People's Movement for the Liberation of...
NY Yankees play in their 4th straight extra inning game
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" finale airs this week in syndication
47th time opposing pitchers hit HRs, K Foster (Cubs)/M Freeman (Rocks)
Howard Allan Stern is an American broadcaster, comedian, and media personality. He is best known for his radio show, The Howard Stern Show, which gained popularity when it was nationally syndicated...
King David: A World Premiere Concert Event is a 1997 oratorio (sometimes described as a work-in-progress musical), co-produced by The Walt Disney Company and Andre Djaoui, and written by Alan Menken...
52nd Cannes Film Festival: "Rosetta" directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne wins the Palme d'Or
Marco Siffredi becomes the first person to snowboard down Mount Everest via the Norton Couloir (some share record accreditation with Stefan Gatt)
The Kyoto Protocol was an international treaty which extended the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,...
The Euro exceeds its initial trading value as it hits $1.18 for the first time since its introduction in 1999
Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (IATA: CDG, ICAO: LFPG), also known as Roissy Airport, is the primary international airport serving Paris, the capital of France.
International Court of Justice awards Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) to Singapore, ending a 29-year territorial dispute
63rd Cannes Film Festival: "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul wins the Palme d'Or
Jason Koumas is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Tranmere Rovers, Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic, as well as the Wales national team. He...
Chinese archaeologists announce findings of the earliest use of barley in China to make beer, in Shaanxi Province between 3400 and 2900 BC
Library of Al-Qarawiyyin, the world's oldest continually operating library, reopens after a major restoration by King Mohammed VI in Fez, Morocco [1]
Michael Benjamin Bay is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget high-concept action films with fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and extensive...
Hamburg, Germany, becomes the first city to ban diesel cars on some roads
Avon Products, Inc. is an Anglo-American multinational company selling cosmetics, skin care, perfume, and personal care products. It is a multi-level marketing company based in London.
21 runners die in freezing conditions during an ultramarathon in Yellow River Stone Forest Park, Gansu Province, China
New York City removes its last public payphones in Midtown Manhattan, they will become part of a museum display [1]
Illinois Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children over 70 years, according to state's attorney general’s office [1]
Margaret Fuller, American writer and women's activist, known for american writer and women's activist, was born on 1810-05-23.
Ambrose Burnside, American general and politician, known for american general and politician, was born on 1824-05-23.
Hans Frank, German politician and war criminal, known for german politician and war criminal, was born on 1900-05-23.
Ken Jennings, American game show host, known for american game show host, was born on 1975-05-23.
Douglas Fairbanks actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1883-05-23. Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr.
Joan Collins, English actress and writer, known for english actress and writer, was born on 1934-05-23. Dame Joan Henrietta Collins is an English actress, author and columnist.
Drew Carey, American comedian, known for american comedian, was born on 1959-05-23. Drew Allison Carey is an American comedian, game show host, and actor. After serving in the U.S.
Richard Ayoade, British comedian and actor, known for british comedian and actor, was born on 1978-05-23. Richard Ayoade is a British comedian, actor, writer, director, and presenter.
Jewel Kilcher, American musician, known for american musician, was born on 1975-05-23. Jewel Kilcher, best known mononymously as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter.
Betty Nuthall is born
John Newcombe is born
Anatoly Karpov, Russian athlete, known for russian chess grandmaster, was born on 1952-05-23.
Philip I is born
Martin McGuinness, Irish republican politician and ira leader, known for irish republican politician and ira leader, was born on 1950-05-23.
Kit Carson, American frontiersman and guide, known for american frontiersman and guide, died on 1868-05-23.
Leopold von Ranke, German historian, known for german historian, died on 1886-05-23.
Bonnie Parker dies
John D. Rockefeller business magnate, known for american business magnate, died on 1937-05-23. John Davison Rockefeller Sr.
John Nash mathematician and nobel laureate, known for american mathematician and nobel laureate, died on 2015-05-23. John Forbes Nash Jr.
Philip I is born
Louis of France (Later Louis VIII) (13) marries Blanche of Castile (12), daughter of Alfonso VIII King of Castile at Port-Mort
Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna
King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pope
Pope Paul III installs Portuguese inquisition
Battle of Heiligerlee, Groningen: Dutch rebels beat Spanish, thousands killed
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
Matthias von Habsburg chosen as King of Bohemia
Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly are not seriously injured by the 70 foot (21m) fall. Triggers the Thirty Years' War.
Johan Mauritius van Nassau resigns as head of Civil rights activists
William II Prince of Orange sworn in as Stadtholder of Holland
King Afonso VI of Portugal flees
The Chestertown Tea Party was a protest against British excise duties which, according to local legend, took place in May 1774 in Chestertown, Maryland, as a response to the British Tea Act.
Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals
Margaret Fuller, American writer and women's activist, known for american writer and women's activist, was born on 1810-05-23.
South American independence leader Simón Bolívar enters Mérida, leading the invasion of Venezuela, and is proclaimed El Libertador (The Liberator)
Ambrose Burnside, American general and politician, known for american general and politician, was born on 1824-05-23.
Declaration of Bab (Baha'i festival) ('Azamat 7, 1)
The City of New York Police Department, also known as the New York City Police Department (NYPD), is the primary law enforcement agency within New York City.
Buenos Aires gains independence from Argentina (reunited 1859)
Three Virginia slaves Frank Baker, Shepard Mallory and James Townsend escape, rowing across Hampton Roads to Fort Monroe, Virginia - declared 1st contraband of war the next day [1]
The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is an Adventist Christian denomination which is distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the seventh day of the week in the Christian (Gregorian) and the...
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes more simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania (or the 19th-century spelling Spottsylvania), was the second major battle in Lt. Gen.
-24] Victory parade in Washington, D.C. (Grand Review)
Kit Carson, American frontiersman and guide, known for american frontiersman and guide, died on 1868-05-23.
1st Preakness Stakes: G. Barbee aboard Survivor wins in 2:43 at Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland
John Henry Smythe or Smyth (July 14, 1844 – September 5, 1908) was an American diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Liberia from 1878 to 1881 and from 1882 to 1885.
6" of snow falls in eastern Iowa
Douglas Fairbanks actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1883-05-23. Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr.
Leopold von Ranke, German historian, known for german historian, died on 1886-05-23.
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.
William Love hosts groundbreaking ceremonies for Love Canal, a planned community on shores of Lake Ontario
The Philippine Revolution was a war of independence waged by the revolutionary organization Katipunan against the Spanish Empire from 1896 to 1898.
William Harvey Carney becomes the first African-American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Civil War at the Battle of Fort Wagner
Hans Frank, German politician and war criminal, known for german politician and war criminal, was born on 1900-05-23.
Ottawa Mint Act receives Royal Assent
1st automobile trip across US leaves San Francisco for New York, (arrives July 26)
The single chamber Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
Dirigible explodes over San Francisco Bay, 16 passengers fall, none killed
Betty Nuthall is born
Hendricus Josephus Franciscus Marie Sneevliet, known as Henk Sneevliet or by the pseudonym "Maring" (13 May 1883 – 13 April 1942), was a Dutch communist politician who was active in both the...
World War I, or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers.
Dutch 2nd Chamber approves 1908 conscription draft
King Oil/Shell refinery on Curacao officially opens
Pope Benedictus XV publishes encyclical Pacem Dei
Comedic play "Abie's Irish Rose" premieres at Fulton Theatre, NYC; runs for 2,327 performances (longest run at the time)
Launch of Belgium's SABENA airline: first flight from Brussels to Lympne, England
Anarchist bomb attack on Italian Consulate in Buenos Aires, Argentina kills 7 and injures dozens
Whipsnade Zoo, formerly known as ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, is a zoo located in Whipsnade, near Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.
Australian cyclist Hubert Opperman sets paced world records 1,384km in 24 hours, and 1,609km (1,000 miles) in 28 hours, 55 minutes, 39 seconds at Melbourne Motordrome
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 – May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut "Champion" Barrow (March 24, 1909 – May 23, 1934) were American outlaws who traveled the Central United States with their…
First wife Marguerite Van Kessel divorces NFL player Curly Lambeau (36) after 14 years of marriage
Joan Collins, English actress and writer, known for english actress and writer, was born on 1934-05-23. Dame Joan Henrietta Collins is an English actress, author and columnist.
Bonnie Parker dies
The first night game in Major League Baseball history occurred on May 24, 1935, when the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2–1 at Crosley Field.
John D. Rockefeller business magnate, known for american business magnate, died on 1937-05-23. John Davison Rockefeller Sr.
1st great dogfight between Spitfires and Luftwaffe
Comic book artist Jack Kirby (24) weds Roz Goldstein
-24] 826 Allied bombers attack Dortmund
British and Canadian troops occupy Pontecorvo, Italy
The British occupation zone in Germany (German: Britische Besatzungszone) was one of the Allied-occupied areas in Germany after World War II.
John Newcombe is born
PC Hooft prize forms for literature
The British occupation zone in Germany (German: Britische Besatzungszone) was one of the Allied-occupied areas in Germany after World War II.
Martin McGuinness, Irish republican politician and ira leader, known for irish republican politician and ira leader, was born on 1950-05-23.
Anatoly Karpov, Russian athlete, known for russian chess grandmaster, was born on 1952-05-23.
John F. Kennedy's sister Eunice Kennedy (31) weds activist and attorney Sargent Shriver at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City
WHIZ TV channel 18 in Zanesville, OH (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 827,526 in 2024.
Mao Zedong starts the "Great Leap Forward" movement in China, kills between 23 and 55 million Chinese citizens due to famine and forced labor
Explorer 1 ceases transmission - 1st US satellite launched into space January 1958
Drew Carey, American comedian, known for american comedian, was born on 1959-05-23. Drew Allison Carey is an American comedian, game show host, and actor. After serving in the U.S.
The Four Preps are an American popular music male quartet. In the 1950s and 1960s, the group amassed eight gold singles and three gold albums.
15th Cannes Film Festival: "Keeper of Promises" directed by Anselmo Duarte wins the Palme d'Or
Joe Pepitone 2nd NY Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
Dale Greig runs female marathon world record (3:27:45)
Franz Josef Jonas (4 October 1899 – 24 April 1974) was an Austrian politician who served as the president of Austria between 1965 and 1974 as a member of the Socialist Party of Austria.
Dame Te Atairangikaahu reigned as Māori Queen from 1966 until her death in 2006. Her reign was the longest of any Māori monarch. Her full name and title was Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
Government bans submarines near South Africa
Beatles open 2nd Apple Boutique at 161 New Kings Road, London
22nd Cannes Film Festival: "If..." directed by Lindsay Anderson wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
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
Iron Butterfly is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1966. They are best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", providing a dramatic sound that led the way towards the...
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
28th Cannes Film Festival: "Chronicle of the Years of Fire" directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina wins the Palme d'Or
Ken Jennings, American game show host, known for american game show host, was born on 1975-05-23.
Jewel Kilcher, American musician, known for american musician, was born on 1975-05-23. Jewel Kilcher, best known mononymously as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter.
Benin adopts its constitution
AL approves transfer of Red Sox to Jean Yawkey for $15M
Richard Ayoade, British comedian and actor, known for british comedian and actor, was born on 1978-05-23. Richard Ayoade is a British comedian, actor, writer, director, and presenter.
1st edition of "Wisden Cricket Monthly"
Horror film "The Shining" is released, directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, based on the book by Stephen King
Barcelona fascists take 200 people hostage
BBC warns Britain will bomb Argentina
Radio Moscow announcer Vladimir Danchev praises Afghanistan Muslims standing up to Russia; he is removed from the air
US & Western Europe veto heavier sanctions against South Africa
41st Cannes Film Festival: "Pelle erobreren" directed by Bille August wins the Palme d'Or
Cost of rescuing savings & loan failures is put at up to $130 billion
The Cuban intervention in Angola (codenamed Operation Carlota) began on 5 November 1975, when Cuba sent combat troops in support of the communist-aligned People's Movement for the Liberation of...
NY Yankees play in their 4th straight extra inning game
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" finale airs this week in syndication
47th time opposing pitchers hit HRs, K Foster (Cubs)/M Freeman (Rocks)
Howard Allan Stern is an American broadcaster, comedian, and media personality. He is best known for his radio show, The Howard Stern Show, which gained popularity when it was nationally syndicated...
King David: A World Premiere Concert Event is a 1997 oratorio (sometimes described as a work-in-progress musical), co-produced by The Walt Disney Company and Andre Djaoui, and written by Alan Menken...
United Ireland, also referred to as Irish reunification or a New Ireland, is the proposition that all of Ireland should be a single sovereign state.
52nd Cannes Film Festival: "Rosetta" directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne wins the Palme d'Or
Eminem releases his third studio album "The Marshall Mathers LP," the fastest-selling studio album ever (Grammy - Best Rap Album, 2001)
Marco Siffredi becomes the first person to snowboard down Mount Everest via the Norton Couloir (some share record accreditation with Stefan Gatt)
The Kyoto Protocol was an international treaty which extended the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,...
The Euro exceeds its initial trading value as it hits $1.18 for the first time since its introduction in 1999
Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (IATA: CDG, ICAO: LFPG), also known as Roissy Airport, is the primary international airport serving Paris, the capital of France.
International Court of Justice awards Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) to Singapore, ending a 29-year territorial dispute
63rd Cannes Film Festival: "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul wins the Palme d'Or
Jason Koumas is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Tranmere Rovers, Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic, as well as the Wales national team. He...
John Nash mathematician and nobel laureate, known for american mathematician and nobel laureate, died on 2015-05-23. John Forbes Nash Jr.
American actress Amber Heard (30) files for divorce from American actor Johnny Depp (52)
Chinese archaeologists announce findings of the earliest use of barley in China to make beer, in Shaanxi Province between 3400 and 2900 BC
Library of Al-Qarawiyyin, the world's oldest continually operating library, reopens after a major restoration by King Mohammed VI in Fez, Morocco [1]
Michael Benjamin Bay is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget high-concept action films with fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and extensive...
Hamburg, Germany, becomes the first city to ban diesel cars on some roads
Avon Products, Inc. is an Anglo-American multinational company selling cosmetics, skin care, perfume, and personal care products. It is a multi-level marketing company based in London.
21 runners die in freezing conditions during an ultramarathon in Yellow River Stone Forest Park, Gansu Province, China
New York City removes its last public payphones in Midtown Manhattan, they will become part of a museum display [1]
Illinois Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children over 70 years, according to state's attorney general’s office [1]