Historical events for
Friday, 22 May 2026

Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, British writer and doctor. World famous as the creator of detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson, characters who revolutionized the detective genre and became icons of world literature. In addition to the adventures of Holmes, he wrote historical novels such as "The White Company" and "Sir Nigel", as well as works of science fiction, including "The Lost World". He was also an ophthalmologist and an active supporter of social causes, including the reform of the British judicial system. He died in Crowborough, England, on July 7, 1930, he was 71 years old.

Georges Prosper Remi, known by the pseudonym Hergé, Belgian cartoonist. Creator of the adventures of Tintin, one of the most popular and translated comic series in the world, with more than 200 million albums sold in more than 70 languages. He developed the style known as "clear line", characterized by simple lines and bright colors. Tintin's 24 adventures, from "Tintin in the Land of the Soviets" (1929) to "Tintin and the Picaros" (1976), combine adventure, humor and meticulous research into the locations portrayed. He died in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium, on March 3, 1983, he was 75 years old.

Orhan Pamuk, Turkish writer. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2006, being the first Turkish writer to receive this distinction. His works explore themes such as cultural identity, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the history of Istanbul. Among his most acclaimed novels are "My Name is Red" (2001), which won the Dublin IMPAC Literature Prize, "Snow" (2004) and "Istanbul: Memoirs of a City" (2005). His books have been translated into more than 60 languages ​​and have sold millions of copies around the world.

George Best (born May 22, 1946, and died November 25, 2005) was a genius Northern Irish footballer. With hypnotic dribbling for Manchester United, he became football's first "pop star", though his off-pitch life truncated his ultimate potential.

Naomi Campbell (b. 1970) is a majestic and influential British supermodel. She shattered racial barriers in haute couture, becoming the first Black woman on the covers of French Vogue and Time magazine, maintaining an overwhelming and unstoppable presence at the industry's pinnacle for decades.

Astrological profile for those born under the sign of Gemini. Planet: Mercury. Lucky day: Wednesday. Fortunate months: April and August. Stone: Aquamarine. Propitious colors: White, Purple, and all shades of Blue.

Celebration of Yemen's National Day, commemorating the unification of North and South Yemen on May 22, 1990.

Start of the 10th edition of the Lisbon Motorcycle Film Fest at the iconic Cinema São Jorge, in Lisbon. The three-day event celebrates motorcycle culture through film screenings, talks, night rides, and eSports competitions.