What Happened On 22nd May 1885 In History

Historical Events for 22nd May, 1885

• » Prior to burial in the Panthéon, the body of Victor Hugo was exposed under the Arc de Triomphe during the night.

Famous Birthdays on May 22 in 1885

• » Giacomo Matteotti, Italian politician (d. 1924)
• » Soemu Toyoda, Japanese admiral (d. 1957)

May 22nd Famous Deaths for 1885

• » Victor Hugo, French author, poet, and playwright (b. 1802)

May 22nd Holidays in History

• » Abolitionism known as Abolition Day (Martinique)
• » Christian Calendar of saints or Feast Day:
• » Castus and Emilius
• » Saint Fulk known as Fulk
• » Saint Humility or Humilita
• » Quiteria
• » Rita of Cascia
• » Romanus of Subiaco
• » May 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• » Harvey Milk Day (California)
• » International Day for Biological Diversity (International observance May e.g International)
• » United States National Maritime Day known as National Maritime Day (United States)
• » Public holidays in Haiti or National Sovereignty Day (Haiti)
• » Republic Day (Sri Lanka)

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