May 22 is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 223 days remain until the end of the year. 192 – Dong Zhuo is assassinated by his adopted son Lü Bu. [1] 760 – Fourteenth recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. 853 – A Byzantine fleet sacks and destroys undefended Damietta in Egypt. [2]

Historical events for the 22nd of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 22.

On This Day In History - May 22: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

May 22, 2012 · World's first atlas, first wagon train, the Pact of Steel, life of Constantine the Great and other important events, facts, birthdays and deaths from May 22.

Discover what happened on May 22 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Did you know that May 22 is known as Harvey Milk Day? Here you'll learn facts about May 22, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

May 13, 2024 · May 22 is a date marked by a series of significant historical events that have shaped the course of history. From ancient battles to modern-day geopolitical shifts, this day highlights moments of triumph, innovation, and tragedy.

On May 22, Novak Djokovic, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ted Kaczynski were born and Constantine I, Victor Hugo, Langston Hughes died.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 22? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

May 22 historical facts and events, celebrity birthdays and deaths. Here you will find interesting facts about May 22 as well as historical events that happened on this day.