What happend on 22nd May

21.05
23.05
2004

The U.S. town of Hallam, Nebraska, is wiped out by a powerful F4 tornado that broke a width record at an astounding 2.5 miles wide. It also killed one local resident.

2004

Felipe, Prince of Asturias, of the Spanish Royal Family marries Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano.

2003

In Fort Worth, Texas, Annika Sörenstam becomes the first woman to play the PGA Tour in 58 years.

2002

American civil rights movement: A jury in Birmingham, Alabama, convicts former Ku Klux Klan member Bobby Frank Cherry of the 1963 murders of four girls in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church.

2002

In Washington, DC, the remains of the missing Chandra Levy are found in Rock Creek Park.

1998

Lewinsky scandal: A federal judge rules that United States Secret Service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the scandal, involving President Bill Clinton.

1997

Kelly Flinn, US Air Force's first female bomber pilot certified for combat, accepts a general discharge in order to avoid a court martial.

1992

After 30 years, 66-year-old Johnny Carson hosts The Tonight Show for the last time.

1990

North and South Yemen are unified to create the Republic of Yemen.

1990

The Windows 3.0 operating system is released by Microsoft.