1. In 1914, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. on May 23. The iconic monument, impressive in size and location, honors the 16th President of the United States and serves as a symbol of freedom and democracy.

2. On May 23, 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was the target of a shootout with federal agents outside the Biograph Theatre in D.C. after a nationwide manhunt. Dillinger was eventually shot and killed, cementing his place in American criminal history.

3. In 1951, the District of Columbia voted for the first time in a Presidential election as part of the 23rd Amendment to the Constitution. The amendment granted residents of the nation's capital the right to vote for President, which they had previously been denied.

4. On May 23, 1983, the Washington Capitals hockey team made their first and only appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals. They were defeated by the New York Islanders in four straight games, but the team's success brought excitement and pride to the city's hockey fans.

5. In 2019, a new mural was unveiled in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of D.C. on May 23. The mural, titled "Columbia Heights Spectrum," features vibrant and colorful images of local landmarks and cultural icons, celebrating the diversity and creativity of the community.