Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Day for Biological Diversity. Explore 77 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings cloudy with temperatures between 8°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Wednesday, 22nd May in London, GB.
On 22 May 2013, London experienced cloudy weather as the city prepared for the day ahead. The capital of England sits on the River Thames in south-east England and serves as the country's political, economic and cultural centre. The weather conditions reflected typical spring conditions for the season, with cloud cover dominating the sky throughout the day.
This date marks several significant moments in history across different continents and centuries. In 1960, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, measuring approximately 9.5 Mw, struck near Valdivia in Chile, generating tsunamis that reached Hawaii and Japan with devastating force. More than a century earlier, in 1762, the Trevi Fountain in Rome was officially inaugurated by Pope Clement XIII, becoming one of Europe's most recognisable landmarks. These events demonstrate the range of human achievement and natural phenomena that have unfolded on this date throughout recorded history.
For those born on 22 May, the zodiac sign is Gemini, whilst the lunar phase on this date was a waning crescent. This combination of astrological factors characterises the day from an astronomical perspective. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather patterns, historical events, famous births and deaths for any date and location worldwide, enabling users to explore the historical and meteorological significance of any day in their chosen place.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 22nd May 2013
Nine cycles complete what one season merely sketches.
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 waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Water).
Fun Facts About 22nd May
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Someone born on this day in 2013 would be 12 years old today — just 4,706 days into life, which is roughly 112,945 hours, 6,776,708 minutes, or 406,602,533 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
- 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)
- Wesley A. Brown, American lieutenant and engineer (born 1927) (2012)
- Joseph Brooks, American director, producer, screenwriter, and composer (born 1938) (2011)
- Martin Gardner, American mathematician, cryptographer, and author (born 1914) (2010)
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?
- 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)
- An EF5 tornado strikes Joplin, Missouri, killing 158 people and wreaking $2.8 billion in damages, the costliest and seventh-deadliest single tornado in U.S. history. (2011)
- Air India Express Flight 812, a Boeing 737 crashes over a cliff upon landing at Mangalore, India, killing 158 of 166 people on board, becoming the deadliest crash involving a Boeing 737 until the crash of Lion Air Flight 610. (2010)
- Inter Milan beat Bayern Munich 2–0 in the UEFA Champions League final in Madrid, Spain to become the first, and so far only, Italian team to win the historic treble (Serie A, Coppa Italia, Champions League). (2010)