Historical Events
Emmy Awards
18th Emmy Awards: "The Fugitive", Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore win
Famous Birthdays
- Donald Royal, American NBA forward (Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- José Mesa, Dominican MLB baseball pitcher, 1987-2007, 2X All-Star (Cleveland Indians; Philadelphia Phillies, and 6 other teams), born in Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic
- Kenny Hickey, American guitarist (Type O Negative), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Tom Goddard, English cricket off-spin bowler (8 Tests; 22 wickets @ 26.72; Gloucestershire), dies at 65
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About May 22, 1966
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
#1 Song: Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones
