Historical Events
- Mexico declares war on Nazi-Germany & Japan
- The Steel Workers Organizing Committee disbands, and a new trade union, the United Steelworkers, is formed
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Parkins, Canadian-American actress (Betty-Peyton Place, Asylum), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Calvin Simon, American funk and gospel vocalist (Parliament/Funkadelic - "Livin' the Life"), born in Beckley, West Virginia (d. 2022)
- Malika Sabirova, Soviet Tajik ballet dancer, born in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (d. 1982)
- Pallo Jordan, South African politician and ANC member, born in Kroonstad, Free State
Ted Kaczynski (1942-2023)
American serial killer and terrorist known as the "Unabomber", born in Evergreen Park, Illinois
About May 22, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
