1. On May 22, 1843, the Georgia Female College, now known as Wesleyan College, received its official charter, making it the first chartered women's college in the world.

2. In 1907, the Atlanta Crackers played their first game at Ponce de Leon Park. The ballpark would go on to host professional baseball for over 50 years and was also used as a movie set for films such as "42" and "The Vampire Diaries."

3. On May 22, 1961, civil rights activist Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter became the first African American students to enroll at the University of Georgia. This was a major milestone in the fight for desegregation in Georgia and the United States as a whole.

4. In 2005, the Georgia Aquarium opened its doors to the public for the first time. The aquarium, located in Atlanta, is the largest in the Western Hemisphere and is home to over 100,000 animals.

5. On May 22, 2011, Joplin, Missouri was hit by a devastating tornado that killed over 150 people and caused billions of dollars in damage. In response, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared May 22, 2011, as a Day of Prayer for the victims and their families, reaffirming the state's commitment to supporting those affected by the disaster.