Historical Events
- 8th ABA Championship: Kentucky Colonels beat Ind Pacers, 4 games to 1
Famous Birthdays
- Jaane Niinimaa, Finnish NHL defenseman (Finland Olympic bronze 1998, Flyers), born in Raahe, Finland
- Salvador Ballesta, Spanish footballer (Atlético Madrid, Valencia), born in Zaragoza, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Robert "Lefty" Grove, American Baseball HOF pitcher (6 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1929, 30; AL MVP 1931; Triple Crown 1930, 31; Philadelphia A's, Boston Red Sox), dies from a heart attack at 75
- Torben Myer, Danish actor (Girl Who Came Back; Judgment at Nuremberg; Sullivan's Travels), dies at 90
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About May 22, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
#1 Song: Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
