May 23

Monday 23, 1949:

The Federal Republic of Germany is established, and the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany proclaimed.

Wednesday 23, 1945:

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

Sunday 23, 1915:

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

Tuesday 23, 1911:

Dedication ceremony for the New York Public Library.

Tuesday 23, 1533:

The marriage of King Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon is declared null and void.

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