22 May

1960 - Valdivia earthquake

On 22 May 1960, the Valdivia earthquake in Chile, the strongest ever recorded, reached magnitude 9.5.

1859 - Birth of Arthur Conan Doyle

On 22 May 1859, Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, was born.

1455 - First Battle of St Albans

On 22 May 1455, the First Battle of St Albans opened the Wars of the Roses.