Births on May 23

William Halpenny

Born on May 23, 1882

William Halpenny, Canadian pole vaulter (d. 1960)

William Halpenny (May 23, 1882 – February 10, 1960) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Prince Edward Island. In 1912 he won a bronze medal in the pole vault event.

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Events on 1882

5 Jan

Assassination of James A. Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau is found guilty of assassinating US President James A. Garfield, and is sentenced to death by hanging.
24 Mar

Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Robert Koch announces the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis.
6 May

Chinese Exclusion Act
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act.
6 Jun

Cyclone
More than 100,000 inhabitants of Bombay are killed when a cyclone in the Arabian Sea pushes huge waves into the harbour.
20 Aug

1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.

Births on May 23

William Halpenny

Born on May 23, 1882

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Events on 1882

Assassination of James A. Garfield

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Chinese Exclusion Act

Cyclone

1812 Overture