Historical Events
- 36th Belmont: John Bullman aboard Mastermam wins in 2:22.6
US, Mexico Agree Arbitration
US President Theodore Roosevelt signs a treaty with Mexico under which both countries agree to submit a long-standing dispute over interest payments to the Court of Arbitration at The Hague
Famous Birthdays
- Al Simmons, American Baseball HOF outfielder (career BA .334; 3 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1929, 30; AL batting champion 1930, 31; Philadelphia A's), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1956)
About May 22, 1902
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini