Saturday, 22nd May 2010 in Madrid
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! It's International Day for Biological Diversity. Explore 77 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Madrid. 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 Madrid brings mainly sunny with temperatures between 12°C and 27°C. Tonight's moon is in its last 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 Saturday, 22nd May in Madrid, ES.
On Saturday, 22nd May 2010, Madrid experienced mainly sunny conditions beneath a Gemini sky during the moon's last quarter phase. The Spanish capital, situated on the Meseta Central plateau in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, serves as Spain's largest city and primary economic and cultural hub. Its strategic location has shaped centuries of European history and development.
The date marks several significant moments in historical record. In 2010, Air India Express Flight 812 overshot the runway upon landing in Mangalore and fell down a hillside, resulting in 158 deaths from the 166 people on board. Decades earlier, in 1960, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, measuring approximately 9.5 Mw, struck near Valdivia in Chile, triggering tsunamis that reached Hawaii and Japan and demonstrating the immense geological forces that continue to shape our planet.
In 1849, Abraham Lincoln received a patent for an invention designed to lift boats over river obstacles, a distinction that made him the only U.S. president ever to hold a patent. The year 1960 saw monumental shifts across multiple continents as natural disasters and political developments reshaped international landscapes. These events, separated by decades yet occurring on the same calendar date, illustrate how 22nd May has witnessed transformative moments across diverse regions and fields.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 22nd May 2010
Nine cycles complete what one season merely sketches.
Fortune of the Day
22nd May in the Stars – Star Sign Gemini
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 last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Metal).
Fun Facts About 22nd May
Name Days in Your Language: Jolee, Joleen, Jolene, Jolie, Marshall
Someone born on this day in 2010 would be 15 years old today — just 5,819 days into life, which is roughly 139,669 hours, 8,380,177 minutes, or 502,810,623 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 20 — 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
- 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)
- Robert Asprin, American soldier and author (born 1946) (2008)
- Pemba Doma Sherpa, Nepalese mountaineer (born 1970) (2007)
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?
- 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)