May 22nd (1942) was a Friday. It's the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 223 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 22nd May, 1942
» Mexico enters World War II on the side of the Allies of World War II known as Allies.
» The Steel Workers Organizing Committee disbands, and a new trade union, the United Steelworkers, is formed.
» World War II: Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox enlists in the United States Marine Corps as a flight instructor.
Famous Birthdays on May 22 in 1942
» Ted Kaczynski, American mathematician and academic
» Barbara Parkins, Canadian-American actress
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)