On May 23, various historical events are commemorated, including the 1934 ambush killing of infamous bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Italy's declaration of war on Austria-Hungary in 1915 marked its entry into World War I. Additionally, notable events include the 1945 suicide of Nazi official Heinrich Himmler, and Surgeon General C. Everett Koop's 1984 report linking cigarette smoke to health risks. The day also reflects on societal changes, as seen in the Boy Scouts of America's 2013 policy changes regarding sexual orientation and the 2015 Irish marriage equality referendum success.
On May 23, 1934, notorious bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were killed in a police ambush in Louisiana, marking the violent end of their infamous crime spree.
Italy's declaration of war on Austria-Hungary in 1915 formally aligned the country with the Allies during World War I, significantly impacting the course of the conflict.
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