Deaths on May 23

John Blitheman, English organist and composer (b. 1525)

John Blitheman (Blithman, Blytheman, Blythman, c. 1525 – 23 May 1591) was an English composer and organist.

18 Jan

Royal Thai Armed Forces
King Naresuan of Siam kills Crown Prince Mingyi Swa of Burma in single combat, for which this date is now observed as Royal Thai Armed Forces day.