Famous Birthdays
- Ram Mohan Roy, Hindu reformer who helped found Brahmo Sabha, a social-religious reform movement, born in Radhanagar, British India (d. 1833)
Famous Deaths
- Durastante Natalucci, Italian historian (specialized in history of Trevi, in Umbria), dies at 84
1772 Highlights
About May 22, 1772
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 251 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
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