Historical Events
- A British soldier is killed by members of the Official Irish Republican Army in Belfast
Famous Birthdays
- Corey Croom, NFL running back (NE Patriots)
- Manuel Ortiz, Mexican professional wrestler
- Troy Barnhart, water polo 2m offense (Olympics 1996), born in Hanford, California
Famous Weddings
Oliver Stone
American filmmaker Oliver Stone weds Najwa Sarkis; divorce in 1977
Famous Deaths
- Frank Ottersen, Norwegian jazz violinist and saxophonist (Ding, Dong, Dang), dies at 50
1971 Highlights
About May 22, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night- #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
