In 1498, Vasco da Gama became the first European to reach the 'Indies'.

In 1863, American frontiersman Kit Carson died.

In 1960, the Isreali government announced the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina.

From the Telegraph & Argus of May 23rd, 1976...

Methodists throughout the area gathered for a special service at Bradford's Eastbrook Hall. Churches cancelled their own services so members could attend to observe Aldersgate Sunday, which commemorates John Wesley's "conversion" in May, 1738, from which the Methodist Church sprang. For many, the highlight of the event was a sermon by the President of the Methodist Conference, the Rev. A Raymond George.

From the Telegraph & Argus of May 23rd, 1951...

One hundred housewives crowded around the Halifax Town Hall entrance today. The occasion - Halifax's Mayor-making day. But Mayor-elect, Ald. Arthur Pickles, walked past them and disappeared without so much as a murmur from them. Then the cry went up "he is here". Heads turned and there he was - Wilfred Pickles, younger brother of the alderman, was strolling across the road with his wife. He had returned to Halifax for his brother's big day.