What happened on Tuesday May 22, 2001?

Here's what happened on May 22, 2001:

• Nepalese Royal Massacre Crown Prince Dipendra committed a horrific act of violence, murdering his father (the King), mother, and other royal family members before shooting himself. This tragic event led to his uncle Gyanendra ascending to the throne, dramatically altering Nepal's royal succession.
• Jim Jeffords Switches Political Affiliation United States Senator Jim Jeffords of Vermont left the Republican Party to become an Independent, subsequently joining the Democratic Caucus. This unexpected move shifted the Senate's balance of power, giving Democrats a slim 51-49 majority in the 107th Congress.
• Tel Aviv Dolphinarium Disco Bombing A Hamas suicide bomber killed 21 teenagers at the Dolphinarium disco in Tel Aviv, representing a tragic terrorist attack that shocked Israel and the international community.
• Youngest Everest Climber Sherpa Temba Tsheri, at just 15 years old, became the youngest person to successfully summit Mount Everest, demonstrating extraordinary mountaineering skill and determination.
• Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants An international environmental treaty was signed, aiming to restrict and eliminate the production and use of several persistent organic pollutants, marking a significant step in global environmental protection efforts.
• Versailles Wedding Hall Tragedy A devastating structural collapse at a wedding hall in Jerusalem resulted in 23 fatalities, shocking the nation and raising serious questions about building safety and construction standards.
• Discovery of Trans-Neptunian Object Ixion During the Deep Ecliptic Survey, astronomers discovered a large trans-Neptunian object designated as 28978 Ixion, expanding our understanding of the outer solar system's composition and structure.
• Bahá'í Terraces Officially Open in Haifa The Bahá'í Terraces were officially inaugurated on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel, marking a significant moment for the Bahá'í World Centre. This architectural and spiritual landmark encompasses the Shrine of the Báb and represents an important site for the Bahá'í faith.
• 3rd Rock from the Sun Finale The popular comedy series '3rd Rock from the Sun' aired its final episode, concluding the successful run of this quirky sitcom about extraterrestrial beings living on Earth.
• NHL Eastern Conference Final The New Jersey Devils defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4 games to 1 in the NHL Eastern Conference Final, advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Events in 2001

May 22, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 2001

Newspapers from May. 22, 2001

May 22, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2001:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $24.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $69.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $53.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.70

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2001:

• 1 USD = 122.7 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5396 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.7673 CHF
• 1 EUR = 106.13 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6057 GBP

May 22, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Milwaukee Bucks - Philadelphia 76ers : 85 - 93

May 22, 2001 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2001 can also be written as 5/22/2001 in the US and as 22/5/2001 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 2001 in May 2001 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 2001:

• Emma Chamberlain

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Famous people died on May 22, 2001:

• George Hamilton
• Jenő Fock

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Janet - All For You
2. Destiny's Child - Survivor
3. Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmalade
4. Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
5. Nelly - Ride Wit Me

May 22, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 2001 was Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'
2. Geri Halliwell - It's Raining Men
3. Gabrielle - Out Of Reach
4. Destiny's Child - Survivor
5. MOP - Cold As Ice

May 22, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2001 was My Baby by Lil' Romeo, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Lil' Romeo - My Baby
2. Case - Missing You
3. R. Kelly Featuring Jay-Z - Fiesta
4. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Get Ur Freak On
5. Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before

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, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 2001 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 2001 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, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 08:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 2001

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Someone born on May 22, 2001 is:

23 years 11 months old,

or 287 months and 15 days old,

or 1250 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8751 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2001?

There are 15 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, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 22, 2001.

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