Historical Events
- Sri Lanka runs out of petrol, has only enough for one more day, has no cash to pay 1.4 million civil servants, says its newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe [1]
- Sweden formally announces it will seek to join NATO after 200 years of neutrality, in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Ukraine declares an end to its combat mission in Mariupol, evacuating the last forces from the Azovstal steelworks, symbol of Ukrainian resistance [1]
Event of Interest
US President Joe Biden approves redeployment of several hundred US ground troops to Somalia, reversing a decision by President Donald Trump [1]
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Lindsay, British sports administrator (chairman Preston North End FC, Wigan Warriors RLFC; CEO RFL 1992-99), dies at 81
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights
About May 16, 2022
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
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