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.

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Events on May 22

  1. 1455

    The Wars of the Roses begin

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

    Play 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.

    Play the 20th century round