A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
May 22: Day of the Week
May 22, 2024 was the 143rd day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 223 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Wednesday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is mercredi.
Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters UABMQESG? Check your answers here: Word scramble UABMQESG. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Here’s the May calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Zodiac & Birthstone
Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
May 22 Historical Event(s)
334 BC
The Macedonian army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus.
1176
The Hashshashin (Assassins) attempt to murder Saladin near Aleppo.
1254
Serbian King Stephen Uroš I and the Republic of Venice sign a peace treaty.
1807
A grand jury indicts former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr on a charge of treason.
1843
Thousands of people and their cattle head west via wagon train from Independence, Missouri to what would later become the Oregon Territory. It is part of the Great Migration. They follow what is now known as the Oregon Trail.
1936
Aer Lingus (Aer Loingeas) is founded by the Irish government as the national airline of the Republic of Ireland.
1939
World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel.
1958
Sri Lankan riots of 1958: This riot is a watershed event in the race relationship of the various ethnic communities of Sri Lanka. The total number of deaths is estimated to be 300, mostly Sri Lankan Tamils.
1987
Hashimpura massacre in Meerut city of India.
1992
After 30 years, 66-year-old Johnny Carson hosts The Tonight Show for the last time.
Who were born on May 22?
1813
Richard Wagner, German composer (d. 1883)
1879
Warwick Armstrong, Australian cricketer (d. 1947)
1917
Daniel Nagrin, American modern dancer and choreographer (d. 2008)
1942
Barbara Parkins, Canadian actress
1948
Richard Baker, American politician
1972
Riley Dobi Noel, American convicted murderer (d. 2004)
1976
Daniel Erlandsson, drummer of Swedish death metal band Arch Enemy
1980
Chad Tracy, American baseball player
1980
Rhett Fisher, American actor and musician
1981
Melissa Gregory, American figure skater
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.
Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters UABMQESG? Check your answers here: Word scramble UABMQESG. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.