May 22

Saturday 22, 2004:

The U.S. town of Hallam, Nebraska, is wiped out by a powerful F4 tornado that broke a width record at an astounding 2.5 miles wide. It also killed one local resident.

Thursday 22, 1997:

Kelly Flinn, US Air Force's first female bomber pilot certified for combat, accepts a general discharge in order to avoid a court martial.

Tuesday 22, 1962:

Continental Airlines Flight 11 crashes after bombs explode.

Thursday 22, 1947:

Cold War: In an effort to fight the spread of Communism, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs an act into law that will later be called the Truman Doctrine. The act grants $400 million in military and economic aid to Turkey and Greece.

Tuesday 22, 1906:

The 1906 Summer Olympics, not now recognized as part of the official Olympic Games, opens in Athens.