1987⚡ Event
Hindu–Muslim riots in Meerut
During Hindu–Muslim rioting in Meerut, India, 19 members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary allegedly massacred 42 Muslims. Their bodies were dumped in water canals.
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What Happened on May 22?
Discover 15 historical moments on May 22 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on May 22(5)
1998⚡ Event
Public Prosecutor v Taw Cheng Kong
The Court of Appeal of Singapore overruled a High Court decision in Public Prosecutor v Taw Cheng Kong. This was the only time a statute in Singapore had been ruled unconstitutional.
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2002⚡ Event
Chandra Levy remains found
Skeletal remains of Federal Bureau of Prisons intern Chandra Levy were found in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. She had been missing for a year.
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2010⚡ Event
Air India Express Flight 812 crash
Air India Express Flight 812 overshot the runway upon landing in Mangalore. The crash killed 158 of the 166 people on board.
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2014⚡ Event
Thai coup d'état
Prayut Chan-o-cha, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, launched a coup d'état against the caretaker government. This followed six months of political crisis.
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Famous Birthdays on May 22(5)
Notable Deaths on May 22(5)
May 22 in History
May 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1987 to the present day.
Major Events on May 22
Among the most notable events on May 22: Hindu–Muslim riots in Meerut (1987), Public Prosecutor v Taw Cheng Kong (1998), Chandra Levy remains found (2002). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 22
Notable figures born on May 22 include Enzo Barrenechea, Emma Chamberlain, Joshua Zirkzee. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 22
Remembered figures who died on May 22 include Nicky Hayden, Judith Kerr, Denise Cronenberg. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 22?
- May 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 22?
- One of the most notable events on May 22 is: Hindu–Muslim riots in Meerut.
- Who was born on May 22?
- Famous figures born on May 22 include Enzo Barrenechea, Emma Chamberlain, Joshua Zirkzee.
- How many historical events happened on May 22?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on May 22, spanning centuries of world history.
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