Born on May 22
Your star sign is Gemini, your birthstone is Emerald and you share your birthday with 20 notable people.
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The lore of May 22
- Star sign
- ♊ GeminiMay 21 – June 20 · Air, Mutable · ruled by Mercury
- Often described as
- curious, adaptable, communicative
- Birthstone
- Emeraldrebirth, love and wisdom
- Birth flower
- Lily of the valley / Hawthornsweetness, humility and hope
- Day of the year
- 142nd223 days left in the year
- Season
- Spring north · Autumn south
- Your birthday falls on
- 2026: Friday · 2027: Saturday · 2028: Monday · 2029: Tuesday · 2030: Wednesday
- In Roman numerals
- XXII.V
May 22 is a cusp date. The sun crosses between signs at a precise moment that moves by up to a day each year, so a birth close to the boundary can belong to either sign.
Famous birthdays on May 22 20
Notable people born on this date. Each links to their profile and their day in history.
- 2004Peyton Elizabeth Leeturns 22 this year
- 2002Anthony Richardson (American football)turns 24 this year
- 2001Enzo Barrenecheaturns 25 this year
- 2001Emma Chamberlainturns 25 this year
- 2001Joshua Zirkzeeturns 25 this year
- 2000Julián Carranzaturns 26 this year
- 1999Femke Huijzerturns 27 this year
- 1999Samuel Chukwuezeturns 27 this year
- 1999Hōshōryū Tomokatsuturns 27 this year
- 1998Samile Bermannelliturns 28 this year
- 1997Lauri Markkanenturns 29 this year
- 1997Brandon Duhaimeturns 29 this year
- 1994Athena Manoukianturns 32 this year
- 1994Florian Lugerturns 32 this year
- 1992Anna Baryshnikovturns 34 this year
- 1991Joel Obiturns 35 this year
- 1991Suhoturns 35 this year
- 1990Wyatt Royturns 36 this year
- 1989Corey Dickersonturns 37 this year
- 1988Heida Reedturns 38 this year
Died on May 22
- 2026Richard A. Tapia
- 2024David Wilkie (swimmer)
- 2022Dervla Murphy
- 2020Denise Cronenberg
- 2019Judith Kerr
- 2017Nicky Hayden
- 2016Bata Živojinović
- 2015Vladimir Katriuk
What else happened on May 22
- 20262026 Liushenyu coal mine explosionHistorical event
- 2021Gansu ultramarathon disasterHistorical event
- 2020Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303Historical event
- 2017Ariana GrandeHistorical event
- 2017Donald TrumpHistorical event
- 2015Republic of IrelandHistorical event
- 2014May 2014 Ürümqi attackHistorical event
- 2014Prayut Chan-o-chaHistorical event
- 2013FusilierHistorical event
- 2012Tokyo SkytreeHistorical event
Questions about May 22 birthdays
What star sign is May 22?
Gemini ♊ — May 21 – June 20, a air sign ruled by Mercury. This is a cusp date, so a birth close to the boundary can fall either side depending on the year.
What is the birthstone for May 22?
Emerald, traditionally associated with rebirth, love and wisdom. The birth flower is Lily of the valley or Hawthorn.
Who is famous with a May 22 birthday?
Peyton Elizabeth Lee, born 2004, is one of 20 notable people we list with this birthday.
What day of the year is May 22?
The 142nd day, with 223 days left in the year after it.
Is my birth year saved?
No. It is used in your browser to work out your age and appears only in the page address so you can share the result.
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