Historical Events
Event of Interest
Egyptian President Nasser closes the Straits of Tiran to Israel
- Fire at L'Innovation department store kills 322 (Brussels, Belgium)
Famous Birthdays
- Brooke Smith, American actress (Grey's Anatomy - Dr. Erica Hahn), born in NYC, New York
- John Vanderslice, American rock musician and producer, born in Gainesville, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Josip Plemelj, Slovenian mathematician, dies at 93
Langston Hughes (1902-1967)
American poet (Weary Blues), playwright (Mulatto), and librettist (Troubled Island), dies at 65
About May 22, 1967
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Groovin' - The Young Rascals
#1 Song: Silence Is Golden - Tremeloes
