May 22 is a significant date in the history of Kansas, marking important events and milestones that shaped the state's development. Here are five interesting facts about May 22 in Kansas history:

1. In 1856, the pro-slavery forces led by US Senator David Atchison ransacked the town of Lawrence, Kansas, which was known for its anti-slavery stance. The attack, known as the "Sacking of Lawrence," was a key precursor to the events of the Civil War.

2. In 1917, a tornado swept through Wichita, causing widespread devastation and killing 17 people. The tornado, which had a path of over 20 miles, remains one of the deadliest in the state's history.

3. In 1954, the US Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. This landmark decision was a major victory for the civil rights movement and had significant implications for Kansas schools, which had been at the forefront of the desegregation movement.

4. In 1987, a storm system produced a tornado outbreak across the central United States, including Kansas. The outbreak, which lasted from May 18-22, spawned over 100 tornadoes and resulted in 27 fatalities.

5. In 2011, a massive EF5 tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, just across the state line from Kansas. The tornado, which was over a mile wide, killed 161 people and caused billions of dollars in damage. Kansas was one of several neighboring states that sent aid and resources to help with the recovery effort.