Historical Events
Laureus Awards
Laureus World Sports Awards, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco: Sportsman: Tiger Woods; Sportswoman: Cathy Freeman; Team: French Men's National Football team
- NHL Eastern Conference Final: New Jersey Devils beat Pittsburgh Penguins, 4 games to 1
Famous Birthdays
- Emma Chamberlain, American influencer (YouTube), born in San Mateo, California
Famous Divorces
Jane Fonda & Ted Turner
Actress and former fitness guru Jane Fonda (63) divorces CNN founder Ted Turner (62) due to irretrievably broken marriage 10 years after getting married
Famous Deaths
- Jack Watling, British actor (Nanny, Adventure for 2, Naked Heart), dies at 78
- Lorez Alexandria, American jazz and gospel singer (Alexandria the Great), dies at 71
- Whitman Mayo, American actor (Grady Wilson-"Sanford & Son"), dies at 70
About May 22, 2001
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: All For You - Janet
#1 Song: Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7
