In History, Today on May 22

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat, and Anthony Albanese of the Australian Labor Party became the 31st Prime Minister of Australia after the party's victory in the federal election. This outcome marked a shift in political leadership with a focus on climate change policy and improving relations with Pacific neighbors.

A Ryanair flight traveling from Athens, Greece, to Vilnius, Lithuania, was forced to land in Minsk, Belarus, by Belarusian authorities. The diversion was due to a false bomb threat, allegedly orchestrated by the Belarusian government to apprehend dissident journalist Roman Protasevich and his partner, Sofia Sapega, who were aboard the plane. This incident sparked international outrage and led to subsequent sanctions from Western countries against Belarus.

A suicide bombing occurs at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, during an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 people and injuring over 800 others.

Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time, officially opens to the public, becoming a major tourist attraction.

A devastating EF5 tornado strikes Joplin, Missouri, causing widespread destruction and resulting in 158 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.

Air India Express Flight 812 crashes on landing at Mangalore International Airport in India, resulting in the deaths of 158 people, with only 8 survivors.

The International Court of Justice rules in favor of Singapore in a territorial dispute with Malaysia over Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge, with Pedra Branca awarded to Singapore.

Fahrenheit 9/11, a documentary film by Michael Moore that critiques the presidency of George W. Bush and the War on Terror, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival and wins the Palme d'Or.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck Burdur, Turkey, causing damage to buildings and a few injuries.

After a constitutional amendment, Johnny Carson made his final appearance as host of 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.'

North and South Yemen were unified to create the Republic of Yemen, ending years of division between the two states.

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced the Great Society social reforms during a speech at the University of Michigan.

The Great Chilean Earthquake, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, struck southern Chile with a magnitude of 9.5.

Mexico entered World War II on the side of the Allies, following the sinking of two Mexican oil tankers by German U-boats.

Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel, formally known as the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy, solidifying their military and political alliance.

The Wright brothers were granted a patent for their flying machine, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.

In the United States Senate, Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina severely beat Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts with a cane in retaliation for a speech Sumner had made attacking Southerners who sympathized with the pro-slavery violence in Kansas.

Future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was issued a patent for a device to lift boats over shoals and obstructions in a river, making him the only U.S. president to hold a patent.

The Brixton Riot of 1816, involving a group of unemployed and destitute men violently storming the town of Brixton due to employment concerns, took place following economic distress after the Napoleonic Wars.

A grand jury indicted former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr on a charge of treason.

Sweden and Prussia signed the Treaty of Hamburg, ending Sweden's involvement in the Seven Years' War.

The First Battle of St Albans, the opening battle of the Wars of the Roses, took place. It marked the beginning of a series of civil wars for control of the throne of England between the rival houses of Lancaster and York.

Pope Gregory XI issues five papal bulls to denounce the teachings of John Wycliffe, an English scholastic philosopher, and theologian, whose criticism of the Catholic Church aimed to reform its doctrines.

Henry Raspe, anti-king of Germany, and Landgrave of Thuringia dies. He was elected as the anti-king of Germany during the conflict with Emperor Frederick II.

The Battle of the Granicus took place, marking the first major battle of Alexander the Great's campaign against the Persian Empire. Alexander's forces defeated the Persian satraps of Asia Minor, establishing his control over the region.