Birthdays occurring on May, 22

1914

Vance Packard was born on May 22, 1914 American writer, 1914-1996 Leadership appears to be the art of getting others to want to do something you are convinced should be done. More quotations from Vance Packard

1922

Judith Crist was born on May 22, 1922 American movie critic (TV Guide), b.1922 All you'll get from strangers is surface pleasantry or indifference. Only someone who loves you will criticize you. More quotations from Judith Crist

1930

Robert Byrne was born on May 22, 1930 American Author and billiards champion player, Writer of 'Standard Book of Pool and Billiards'. b.1930 No one ever committed suicide while reading a good book, but many have tried while trying to write one More quotations from Robert Byrne

Deaths occurring on May, 22

1540

Francesco Guicciardini died on May 22, 1540 Italian statesman and historian, 1483-1540 Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them. More quotations from Francesco Guicciardini

1802

Martha Washington died on May 22, 1802 American first lady (1789-97), wife of George Washington, 1st US president. 1732-1802 I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances. More quotations from Martha Washington

1849

Maria Edgeworth died on May 22, 1849 Irish writer, 1767-1849 Our Irish blunders are never blunders of the heart. More quotations from Maria Edgeworth

1885

Victor Hugo died on May 22, 1885 French romantic poet, novelist and dramatist, 1802-1885 When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes More quotations from Victor Hugo