What happened this day in history May 22, 1967

What are the important events that happened on May 22, 1967? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 22, 1967: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 22, 1967 is the 142nd day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 223 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 9, 1967 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatetracontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $19,670.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Sheep is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 22, 1967 Historical Events

  • 1967
    The L'Innovation department store in the centre of Brussels, Belgium, burns down. It is the most devastating fire in Belgian history, resulting in 323 dead and missing and 150 injured.

Who were born on May 22, 1967?

  • 1967
    Brooke Smith, American actress
  • 1967
    John Vanderslice, American musician

Who died on May 22, 1967?

  • 1967
    Langston Hughes, American writer (b. 1902)

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