What Day of the Week

May 22, 2021 was the 142^nd day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 223 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Saturday.

If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Doyōbi.

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Here’s the May calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.

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.

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• 1871

  The U.S. Army issued an order for abandonment of Fort Kearny in Nebraska.
• 1903

  Launch of the White Star Liner, SS Ionic.
• 1906

  The Wright brothers are granted U.S. patent number 821,393 for their “Flying-Machine”.
• 1915

  Lassen Peak erupts with a powerful force, and is the only mountain other than Mount St. Helens to erupt in the continental US during the 20th century.
• 1915

  Three trains collide in the Quintinshill rail crash near Gretna Green, Scotland, killing 227 people and injuring 246; the accident is found to be the result of non-standard operating practices during a shift change at a busy junction.
• 1962

  Continental Airlines Flight 11 crashes after bombs explode on board.
• 1968

  The nuclear-powered submarine the USS Scorpion sinks with 99 men aboard 400 miles southwest of the Azores.
• 1998

  Lewinsky scandal: a federal judge rules that United States Secret Service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the scandal, involving President Bill Clinton.
• 2002

  In Washington, D.C., the remains of the missing Chandra Levy are found in Rock Creek Park.
• 2003

  In Fort Worth, Texas, Annika Sörenstam becomes the first woman to play the PGA Tour in 58 years.

• 1859

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Scottish physician and writer (d. 1930)
• 1925

  Jean Tinguely, Swiss artist (d. 1991)
• 1943

  Tommy John, American baseball player
• 1948

  Richard Baker, American politician
• 1950

  Alekos Alavanos, Greek politician
• 1957

  Gary Sweet, Australian actor
• 1973

  Julián Tavárez, Dominican baseball player
• 1974

  Graham Fenton, English footballer
• 1983

  John Hopkins, American motorcycling racer
• 1993

  Ben Lewis, English photographer

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