Historical Events
- Video game Pac-Man created by Toru Iwatani is first released in Japan [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Nazanin Boniadi, British actress and activist (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), born in Tehran, Iran
- Rhett Fisher, American actor and musician, born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Steven Baker, Australian rules footballer
Famous Weddings
- American actress Marlo Thomas (42) weds American TV talk host Phil Donahue (44)
1980 Highlights
About May 22, 1980
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: What's Another Year - Johnny Logan
