Historical Events
- A British soldier is killed by members of the Official Irish Republican Army in Belfast
Famous Birthdays
- Corey Croom, NFL running back (NE Patriots)
- Manuel Ortiz, Mexican professional wrestler
Famous Weddings
Oliver Stone
American filmmaker Oliver Stone weds Najwa Sarkis; divorce in 1977
Famous Deaths
- Frank Ottersen, Norwegian jazz violinist and saxophonist (Ding, Dong, Dang), dies at 50
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About May 22, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
- #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn