Historical Events
- Japanese researchers from University of Yamanashi report birth of mice from freeze-dried sperm stored on the International Space Station
- South Africa's Western Cape province declares a drought disaster - worst for 113 years
Music Concert
Suicide bombing at Manchester Arena, England, after Ariana Grande concert kills 22 and injures 59
Famous Deaths
- (Granville) "Mickey" Roker, American jazz drummer (Art Farmer; Milt Jackson; Dizzy Gillespie), dies suffering from diabetes and lung cancer at 84
- Barbara Smith Conrad, American operatic mezzo-soprano singer, and educator (Wagner Theater), dies at 79
- Dina Merrill, American actress (Operation Petticoat, Butterfield 8), dies at 93
- Nicky Hayden, American motorcycle racer (MotoGP Champion 2006), dies after being hit by a car at 35
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About May 22, 2017
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
