Major events that occurred on May 22

Brussels, Belgium. A number of significant political, social, cultural, and sports events occurred on May 22 across several countries over the past decades.

1939: Pact of Steel signed

The “Pact of Steel” was signed between Hitler and Mussolini, committing Germany and Italy to support each other in time of war.

1967: Brussels department store fire

A fire at the Brussels department store “L’Innovation” killed over 320 people.

1998: Northern Ireland peace agreement approved

Northern Ireland’s voters approved a peace agreement designed to end 30 years of Protestant-Catholic bloodshed. Almost 95 percent of voters in the Irish Republic simultaneously approved related changes to their own constitution.

2001: French lawmakers back Corsica bill

France’s National Assembly approved a controversial bill to give more powers to the island of Corsica, where separatists had protested against Paris for over 20 years.

2003: U.N. Security Council ends Iraq sanctions

The U.N. Security Council voted 14-0 to adopt a U.S.-led resolution ending sanctions on Iraq after 13 years.

2003: Catriona Le May Doan retires

Canadian speed skater Catriona Le May Doan, who set eight world records, announced her retirement.

2004: Michael Moore wins Palme d’Or

Michael Moore won the Palme d’Or for Fahrenheit 9/11.

2004: Manchester United wins FA Cup

Manchester United won the FA Cup for a record 11th time.

2014: Urumqi explosion

An explosion in China’s Urumqi City killed dozens.

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