May 22

    What happened on May 22 in history

    3 events fall on May 22, from 1455 to 1960. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 22

    1. 1455

      The Wars of the Roses begin

      The First Battle of St Albans opens three decades of dynastic war.

      Read about Gutenberg's Print Shop, MainzPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1859

      Arthur Conan Doyle is born

      The creator of Sherlock Holmes is born in Edinburgh.

      Play the 19th century round

    3. 1960

      The Valdivia earthquake

      The most powerful quake ever recorded, magnitude 9.5, strikes Chile.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

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