Historical Events
- HMS Beagle departs on its first voyage to survey Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego
Famous Birthdays
- George Parr, English cricket batsman (captain first England touring team [North America 1859], second tour [Australia & NZ 1864]), born in Radcliffe on Trent, England (d. 1891)
1826 Highlights
About May 22, 1826
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 197 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
