What Happened on May 9, 2022

Historical Events

  • 44 more inmates die in a prison riot in Ecuador, leading Amnesty International to say imprisonment nearly “a death sentence” now in Ecuador [1]

Warhol's 'Marilyn' Sells for $195m

An Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe sells for $195 million at auction in New York - the highest price ever for an American artwork [1]

  • Navajo-American composer Raven Chacon receives Pulitzer Prize in Music for his work "Voiceless Mass" [1]
  • Sri Lanka's Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa submits his resignation to his brother President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, amid continuing violent protests causing four deaths [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Midge Decter, American journalist and author (The Liberated Woman & Other Americans), dies at 94
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About May 9, 2022

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 2 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Wait For U - Future Featuring Drake & Tems
  • UK #1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles