Thursday, 22nd May 2025 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! It's International Day for Biological Diversity. Explore 77 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings drizzly with temperatures between 8°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Gemini. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 22nd May in Berlin, DE.
Thursday, 22nd May 2025 marks a date of historical significance across multiple continents and centuries. On this day in 2010, Air India Express Flight 812 overshot the runway upon landing in Mangalore and fell down a hillside, killing 158 of the 166 people on board. In 1972, the Dominion of Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka, adopted a new constitution, and officially became a republic within the Commonwealth, representing a pivotal moment in South Asian political history. These events underscore how this date has witnessed both tragedy and transformative governance decisions that shaped nations and societies.
Berlin, the capital of Germany, sits on the Spree and Havel rivers in northeastern Germany and has served as a political and cultural centre for centuries. The city today experiences drizzly weather conditions. For those born on this date, the zodiac sign is Gemini, characterised by intellectual curiosity and adaptability. The moon is in its first quarter phase, a period traditionally associated with growth and taking action on new initiatives.
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Find out what's happening today in Berlin.
What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 22nd May 2025
Air currents shift the grain of what remains unseen.
Fortune of the Day
22nd May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on May 22nd embody the curious Gemini with innovative Uranus influence. They are lively, versatile, and constantly seeking new ideas and experiences. Their restless energy drives them to explore the world and push boundaries.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals shine through flexibility, communication skills, and original thinking. Their weakness lies in a tendency toward superficiality and inconsistency. They often struggle with impatience and difficulty committing long-term.
Love In relationships, May 22nd natives need mental stimulation and freedom. They thrive on vibrant conversations and partners who appreciate their innovative ideas. Emotional depth develops slowly, yet their loyalty runs deeper than their reputation suggests.
Caree & Finance These natives flourish in careers combining creativity and communication—journalism, technology, design, or research. They're brilliant problem-solvers but must learn to complete projects. Financially, they tend toward impulsiveness rather than planning.
Health May 22nd individuals benefit from mental and physical challenges. Their restlessness demands regular movement and intellectual engagement. Nervous tension and sleep issues can emerge when overstretched.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).
Fun Facts About 22nd May
Name Days in Your Language: Jolee, Joleen, Jolene, Jolie, Marshall
Someone born on this day would be just 322 days old today — roughly 7,749 hours, 464,969 minutes, or 27,898,151 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 142. day of the year.
There are 223 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 21 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 22nd May
- Peyton Elizabeth Lee, American actress (2004)
- Anthony Richardson, American football player (2002)
- Enzo Barrenechea, Argentine footballer (2001)
- Emma Chamberlain, American internet personality (2001)
- Joshua Zirkzee, Dutch footballer (2001)
- Julián Carranza, Argentine footballer (2000)
- Samuel Chukwueze, Nigerian footballer (1999)
- Femke Huijzer, Dutch model (1999)
- Hōshōryū Tomokatsu, Mongolian sumo wrestler (1999)
- Samile Bermannelli, Brazilian fashion model (1998)
Lives Remembered on 22nd May
- David Wilkie, Scottish swimmer (born 1954) (2024)
- Dervla Murphy, Irish touring cyclist and author (born 1931) (2022)
- Denise Cronenberg, Canadian costume designer (born 1938) (2020)
- Judith Kerr, German-born British writer and illustrator (born 1923) (2019)
- Nicky Hayden, American motorcycle racer (born 1981) (2017)
- Velimir "Bata" Živojinović, Serbian actor and politician (born 1933) (2016)
- Marques Haynes, American basketball player and coach (born 1926) (2015)
- Vladimir Katriuk, Ukrainian-Canadian SS officer (born 1921) (2015)
- Sigurd Ottovich Schmidt, Russian historian and ethnographer (born 1922) (2013)
- Muzafar Bhutto, Pakistani politician (born 1970) (2012)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 22nd May
- Abolition Day (Martinique)
- Aromanian National Day (marginal, celebration on May 23 is more common)
- Christian feast day: Castus and Emilius
- Christian feast day: Fulk
- Christian feast day: Humilita
- Christian feast day: Michael Hồ Đình Hy (one of Vietnamese Martyrs)
- Christian feast day: Quiteria
- Christian feast day: Rita of Cascia
- Christian feast day: Romanus of Subiaco
- Christian feast day: May 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Harvey Milk Day (California)
- International Day for Biological Diversity (International)
- United States National Maritime Day
- National Sovereignty Day (Haiti)
- Republic Day (Sri Lanka)
- Translation of the Relics of Saint Nicholas from Myra to Bari (Ukraine)
- Unity Day (Yemen), celebrates the unification of North and South Yemen into the Republic of Yemen in 1990.
- World Goth Day
What Happened on 22nd May?
- Hypothermia kills 21 runners in the 100 km (60-mile) Gansu ultramarathon disaster in China. (2021)
- Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 crashes in Model Colony near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, killing 98 people. (2020)
- Twenty-two people are killed at an Ariana Grande concert in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. (2017)
- United States President Donald Trump visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and becomes the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Western Wall. (2017)
- The Republic of Ireland becomes the first nation in the world to utilise a public referendum to legalise gay marriage. (2015)
- General Prayut Chan-o-cha becomes interim leader of Thailand in a military coup d'état, following six months of political turmoil. (2014)
- An explosion occurs in Ürümqi, capital of China's far-western Xinjiang region, resulting in at least 43 deaths and 91 injuries. (2014)
- Fusilier Lee Rigby is murdered by 2 Islamic extremists in Woolwich, Southeast London (2013)
- Tokyo Skytree opens to the public. It is the tallest tower in the world (634 m), and the second tallest man-made structure on Earth after Burj Khalifa (829.8 m). (2012)
- SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 launches a Dragon capsule on a Falcon 9 rocket in the first commercial flight to the International Space Station. (2012)