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  • South Africa Approves University Racial Separation, May 22, 1957
    1957 events

    South Africa Approves University Racial Separation, May 22, 1957

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    South Africa's government approves of racial separation in universities. Date: May 22, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1957 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Ceylon Riots Kill 300, Reshape Sri Lanka Race Relations May 22, 1958
    1958 events

    Ceylon Riots Kill 300, Reshape Sri Lanka Race Relations May 22, 1958

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    The 1958 riots in Ceylon become a watershed in the race relations of various ethnic communities of Sri Lanka. The total deaths are estimated at 300, mostly Tamils. Date: May 22, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1958 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Great Chilean Earthquake, Most Powerful Recorded Quake – May 22, 1960
    1960 events

    Great Chilean Earthquake, Most Powerful Recorded Quake – May 22, 1960

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    The Great Chilean earthquake, measuring 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale, hits southern Chile, becoming the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. Date: May 22, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1960 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Continental Airlines Flight 11 Bombing Crash Kills 45, May 22, 1962
    1962 events

    Continental Airlines Flight 11 Bombing Crash Kills 45, May 22, 1962

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    Continental Airlines Flight 11 crashes in Unionville, Missouri after bombs explode on board, killing 45. Date: May 22, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1962 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Grigoris Lambrakis Attacked, Dies After Assault, May 22, 1963
    1963 events

    Grigoris Lambrakis Attacked, Dies After Assault, May 22, 1963

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    Greek left-wing politician Grigoris Lambrakis is clubbed over the head, causing his death five days later. Date: May 22, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1963 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Lyndon B. Johnson Launches Great Society Program, May 22, 1964
    1964 events

    Lyndon B. Johnson Launches Great Society Program, May 22, 1964

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    U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson launches his Great Society program. Date: May 22, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1964 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • L’Innovation Brussels Department Store Fire Kills 323, May 22, 1967
    1967 events

    L’Innovation Brussels Department Store Fire Kills 323, May 22, 1967

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    L'Innovation department store in Brussels, Belgium, burns down, resulting in 323 dead or missing and 150 injured, the most devastating fire in Belgian history. Date: May 22, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1967 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Egypt Closes Straits of Tiran to Israeli Shipping, May 22, 1967
    1967 events

    Egypt Closes Straits of Tiran to Israeli Shipping, May 22, 1967

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    Egypt closes the Straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping. Date: May 22, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1967 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • USS Scorpion Sinks with 99 Men Aboard, May 22, 1968
    1968 events

    USS Scorpion Sinks with 99 Men Aboard, May 22, 1968

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    The nuclear-powered submarine USSΒ Scorpion sinks with 99 men aboard, 400 nautical miles (740Β km) southwest of the Azores. Date: May 22, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1968 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Apollo 10 Lunar Module Flies Within 8.4 Nautical Miles of Moon, May 22, 1969
    1969 events

    Apollo 10 Lunar Module Flies Within 8.4 Nautical Miles of Moon, May 22, 1969

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    Apollo 10's Lunar Module flies within 8.4 nautical miles (16Β km) of the Moon's surface. Date: May 22, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β†’ πŸ“… Other events on May 22 πŸ“… Events on this day in 1969 πŸ“… On This Day (Today)

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