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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Anthony Richardson (American football)
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.
law
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.
law
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.
disaster
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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Birthdays on May 22(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain is an American internet personality.
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2002🎂 Birth
Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson is an American football player.
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2004🎂 Birth
Peyton Elizabeth Lee
American actress Peyton Elizabeth Lee was born.
entertainment
Deaths on May 22(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Judith Kerr
Judith Kerr was a German-born British writer and illustrator.
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2020🕊️ Death
Denise Cronenberg
Denise Cronenberg was a Canadian costume designer.
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2022🕊️ Death
Dervla Murphy
Dervla Murphy was an Irish touring cyclist and author.
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May 22 in History
May 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 22
Examples currently recorded for May 22 include Hindu–Muslim riots in Meerut (1987), Public Prosecutor v Taw Cheng Kong (1998), Chandra Levy remains found (2002). View all events →
Birthdays on May 22
People recorded as born on May 22 include Enzo Barrenechea, Emma Chamberlain, Joshua Zirkzee. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 22?
- One event currently recorded for May 22 is: Hindu–Muslim riots in Meerut.
- Who was born on May 22?
- People recorded as born on May 22 include Enzo Barrenechea, Emma Chamberlain, Joshua Zirkzee.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 22.
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