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Events in May 1923 8
1923 – 1985Anne Baxter (1923-1985)American actress, granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, Oscar winner for The Razor's Edge and Eve in All About Eve.
1923Anne Baxter born in Michigan CityAnne Baxter is born in Michigan City.
1923Transjordan recognized as autonomous under British mandateEmir Abdullah's territory is separated from PalestineBritain formally recognized the Emirate of Transjordan, under Emir Abdullah bin al-Hussein, as an autonomous state within the British Mandate for Palestine. The arrangement separated the territory east of the Jordan River from the Jewish national home provisions applying west of the river. Transjordan later became the independent Kingdom of Jordan in 1946.
1923Irish Civil War endsAnti-Treaty forces order a ceasefireAnti-Treaty IRA leader Frank Aiken ordered his forces to dump arms and cease fire, ending the civil war that followed Irish independence over the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The conflict had killed more people than the preceding war of independence and left lasting divisions in Irish politics. The pro-Treaty Irish Free State government retained control.
1923 – 2023Henry KissingerAmerican Diplomat & StatesmanGerman-born American diplomat and political scientist who served as US National Security Advisor (1969–1975) and Secretary of State (1973–1977) under Presidents Nixon and Ford. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for negotiating a ceasefire in the Vietnam War, one of the most controversial decisions in the award's history. He remained one of the most influential and divisive figures in American foreign policy for over five decades.
1923Henry Kissinger born in Fürth, GermanyBorn Heinz Alfred Kissinger in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany, to a Jewish family.
1923First Pepsi bankruptcySugar speculation ruins Bradham — May 31, 1923Pepsi-Cola declared bankruptcy on May 31, 1923. Caleb Bradham had gambled heavily on sugar during WWI, buying large stocks anticipating rising prices. When sugar crashed from 28 cents to 2 cents per pound, the company collapsed. Assets were sold to a North Carolina concern for $30,000.
1923 – 2005Prince Rainier III (1923-2005)Died 6 April 2005, aged 81Prince Rainier III of Monaco, who ruled the principality for 56 years and transformed it into a wealthy tourist and financial centre, died on 6 April 2005. He was married to American actress Grace Kelly from 1956 until her death in 1982. Rainier was succeeded by his son, Prince Albert II.