May 22nd, Security Council lifts sanctions on Iraq

1927- Strong earthquake hits China, leaving 200 thousand persons dead.

1972- The United States and the Soviet Union sign agreement on measures to limit strategic offensive arms.

1992- Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina admitted as members of the United Nations.

2003- The UN Security Council decides to lift sanctions imposed on Iraq.

Born today

1859- Arthur Conan Doyle, an English author and creator of Sherlock Holmes figure.

Passed away

337- Constantine I, a Roman Emperor.

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