What happened on Saturday May 22, 2021?

About May 22nd, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: A ceasefire was established between Israel and Palestine, ending 11 days of intense conflict that resulted in over 250 fatalities. International humanitarian aid was permitted to enter Gaza, marking a critical moment in the ongoing regional tensions.
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 2021 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about May 22nd, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 2021.

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May 22, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2021:

  • Israel-Palestine Ceasefire A ceasefire was established between Israel and Palestine, ending 11 days of intense conflict that resulted in over 250 fatalities. International humanitarian aid was permitted to enter Gaza, marking a critical moment in the ongoing regional tensions.
  • Mount Nyiragongo Volcanic Eruption Mount Nyiragongo, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, erupted and sent rivers of lava towards the nearby city of Goma. The eruption prompted immediate evacuations and posed significant risks to local populations.
  • Gansu Ultramarathon Disaster A tragic ultramarathon event in Gansu, China, where extreme weather conditions led to the deaths of 21 runners due to hypothermia. The runners were caught unprepared for sudden temperature drops and harsh mountain conditions during the 100 km race.
  • Josh Taylor Becomes Undisputed World Champion Scottish boxer Josh Taylor, aged 30, made history by becoming Britain's first undisputed world champion in the four-belt era. He defeated Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, a significant achievement in professional boxing.
  • Maneskin Wins Eurovision Song Contest The Italian rock band Maneskin won the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, scoring 524 points. Their victory marked a notable moment for rock music in the traditionally pop-dominated competition.

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May 22, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 22, 2021?


May 22, 2021 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2021 can also be written as 5/22/2021 in the US and as 22/5/2021 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2021:

  • Yuan Longping
  • Francesc Arnau
  • Robert Marchand
  • Jorge Larrañaga
  • Kōstas Papadīmas
  • Mario Vascellari

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May 22, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 22, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 22, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 03:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2021 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2021.

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How old is someone born on May 22, 2021?


Someone born on May 22, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

or 44 months and 22 days old,

or 194 weeks and 5 days old,

or 1363 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2021?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 22, 2021.

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