Famous Birthdays
- Doug Gray, American musician (The Marshall Tucker Band), born in Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Richard Baker, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 6th district), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Claude McKaye, Jamaican-American author (Banjo, Home to Harlem), dies at 57
1948 Highlights
About May 22, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini