Historical Events
- Violence in the US Senate, South Carolina rep Brooks uses a cane on Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner
Famous Deaths
- Jacques-Nicolas-Augustin Thierry, French historian, dies at 61
Died in 1856 1856 Highlights
About May 22, 1856
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
