Historical Events
- American inventor Edwin S Votey receives patent for pneumatic piano player
- Associated Press organizes in NYC as nonprofit news cooperative
Famous Birthdays
- Yvonne de Gaulle (née Vendroux), wife of Charles de Gaulle, born in Calais, France (d. 1979)
About May 22, 1900
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
