May 23

Saturday 23, 1998:

The Good Friday Agreement is accepted in a referendum, with a high margin of three-fourth 'yes' votes to Northern Ireland.

Friday 23, 1958:

Explorer I ceases transmission.

Wednesday 23, 1945:

Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS, commits suicide while in Allied custody.

Friday 23, 1873:

The Canadian Parliament establishes the North West Mounted Police, the forerunner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Monday 23, 1701:

After being convicted of piracy and of murdering William Moore, Captain William Kidd is hanged in London.

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