May 23


Thursday 23, 2002:

The "55 parties" clause of the Kyoto protocol is reached after its ratification by Iceland.


Sunday 23, 1915:

World War I: Italy joins the Allies after they declare war on Austria-Hungary.


Wednesday 23, 1906:

Wright brothers are granted U.S. patent number 821,393 for their "Flying-Machine".


Sunday 23, 1813:

South American independence leader Simón Bolívar enters Mérida, leading the invasion of Venezuela, and is proclaimed El Libertador ("The Liberator").


Friday 23, 1788:

South Carolina becomes the 8th U.S. state to ratify the United States Constitution.


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