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Birthdays occurring on May, 23

1910

Artie Shaw was born on May 23, 1910

You have no idea of the women I didn't marry.

1914

Barbara Ward was born on May 23, 1914

Jews were the first to believe that history itself has meaning and that progress, not repetition, is the law of life.

1918

Denis Compton was born on May 23, 1918

Fast bowlers are a breed apart, and Fred Trueman was apart from the breed.

1921

James Blish was born on May 23, 1921

Credit... is the only enduring testimonial to man's confidence in man.

1928

Rosemary Clooney was born on May 23, 1928

I think acting is the most thankless profession in the world.

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Deaths occurring on May, 23

1945

Heinrich Himmler died on May 23, 1945
German one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany. 1900-1945

The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But, we don't ask for their love; only for their fear.

1947

C.F. Ramuz died on May 23, 1947
French poet, author and essayist, 1878-1947

Man never has what he wants, because what he wants is everything.

1965

David Smith died on May 23, 1965
American sculptor 1906-1965

It's the season to scam, gate, bash and amokize every noun around Washington.

1981

George Jessel died on May 23, 1981
American actor (Diary of Young Comic), 1898-1981

The human brain is a wonderful organ. It starts to work as soon as you are born and doesn't stop until you get up to deliver a speech.

1986

Sterling Hayden died on May 23, 1986

A sailing ship is no democracy; you don't caucus a crew as to where you'll go anymore than you inquire when they'd like to shorten sail.

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