Historical Events
Billboard Music Awards
23rd Billboard Music Awards: The Weeknd wins 8; Adele wins 6
- 69th Cannes Film Festival: "I, Daniel Blake," directed by Ken Loach wins the Palme d'Or
- Independent Alexander Van der Bellen defeats Freedom Party's Norbert Hofer by just 31,000 votes to become President in Austrian elections
- The Tradition Senior Men's Golf, Greystone G&CC: Germany's Berhard Langer wins sixth of 13 Champions Tour majors by 6 strokes from Olin Browne
Television Premiere
TV series "Preacher", developed by Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin, and Seth Rogen, premieres on AMC
Event of Interest
US President Barack Obama arrives in Vietman for a 3 day tour
2016 History
About May 22, 2016
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Stop The Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
#1 Song: One Dance - Drake Ft. Wizkid & Kyla
