On May 23, 1788, South Carolina became the 8th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Other May 23 events include: * 1813: South American independence leader Simón Bolívar entered Mérida, where he was proclaimed El Libertador (“The Liberator”), leading the invasion of Venezuela. * 1900: Sergeant William Harvey Carney became…
Eighth State and Drew Carey
Relevance: 40% Posted on: May 23, 2016