South African politician, Ayanda Dlodlo celebrates her birthday. Image: Flickr
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 22 May?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
South African politician, Ayanda Dlodlo celebrates her birthday. Image: Flickr
Look at what happened on this day, 22 May in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 22 May
1996 | The Burmese military regime imprisoned 71 Aung San Suu Kyi supporters in an effort to obstruct a pro-democracy gathering.
2006 | After failing a drug test on February 21, 2005, Hezekiel Sepeng, a former Olympic 800m silver medalist for South Africa, was given a two-year suspension from all competition, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced.
2011 | An EF5 tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri, caused $2.8 billion in damages and killed 158 people, making it the costliest and seventh-deadliest tornado in American history.
2020 | Ninety-eight people died when Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 crashed at Model Colony, close to Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan.
2021 | In the Yellow River Stone Forest 100 km (60-mile) ultramarathon, in China’s Gansu province, severe weather claimed the lives of 21 runners.
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BIRTHDAYS
1963 | South African politician, Ayanda Dlodlo.
1986 | English footballer, Matt Jarvis.
1988 | Icelandic-British actress, Heida Reed.
2000 | South African hurdler, Zenéy van der Walt.
DEATHS
1993 | Polish-American pianist and composer, Mieczysław Horszowski, 101.
2000 | Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, Davie Fulton, 84.
2006 | South Korean physician and diplomat, Lee Jong-wook, 61.
2012 | Pakistani politician, Muzafar Bhutto, 42.
2020 | Canadian costume designer, Denise Cronenberg, 82.
SPORTS
1996 | Juventus won a Champions League final on this day on penalties after a 1–1 draw against Ajax.
ENTERTAINMENT
2000 | On this day, Aaron Tippin, American singer released “Kiss This,” his third and final #1 hit on the country chart.
AFRICA FACT
At least 52% of Uganda’s banking sector is dominated by women employees according to Africa Facts Zone.
