What Happened on May 26, 2022

Historical Events

A Hindi novel "Tomb of Sand", written by Geetanjali Shree and translated by Daisy Rockwell, wins the International Booker Prize for the first time [1]

Music Concert

Premiere of "Abba Voyage", a virtual concert with computer generated images of the Swedish pop band and live musicians at the specially built 3,000 seat Abba Arena in London, England; all four members, as well as the king and queen of Sweden attend

Events in 2022

Famous Deaths

Alan White, British rock drummer (John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band; Yes, 1972-2022; solo - Ramshackled), dies at 72
Andy Fletcher, British synthesizer and bass player (Depeche Mode - "Just Can't Get Enough"), dies of an aortic dissection at 60
Arnold Burgen, British physician and founding President of Academia Europaea, dies at 100
Ciriaco De Mita, Italian politician (Prime Minister of Italy, 1988-89; Member of European Parliament, 1984-88, 1999-2004 & 2009-14), dies at 94