22 May 2026
► EVENTS on 22 MAY;
On this day in 1915, Quintinshill, Scotland – A collision involving five trains became the worst railway disaster in British history, with 227 deaths, and 246 injured, most of whom were Gallipoli-bound soldiers. The crash was found to have been caused by improper practices by staff in a railway signal box during a shift change.
On this day in 1915, California, U.S.A. – Mt Lassen erupted, devastating nearby areas and spreading volcanic ash up to 300 km. to the east. It, and Mt St Helens, were the only volcanoes to erupt in continental USA during the 20th century.
On this day in 1942, Melbourne, Victoria – An American soldier, Pte Edward Leonski ( aged 24) was arrested and charged with the murders of three local women whose bodies were found during the previous three weeks. He was later convicted, and hanged in Pentridge prison.
1960, The town of Valdivia, Chile was destroyed by a 9.5 magnitude earthquake, which had an epicentre 160 km from the coast of Chile. It was the strongest ever recorded, and created tsunamis which struck nations throughout the Pacific, causing thousands of deaths.
1969, Apollo 10’s manned lunar module flew within 16 km of the moon’s surface before returning to Earth.
► ARRIVALS ON THIS DATE
1819, Arthur Conan Doyle, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a physician and writer, famed for his novels about the detective Sherlock Holmes. His other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry, and non-fiction.. He died in 1930.
1907, Laurence Olivier, in Surrey, England He was a actor, director and producer, one of the most famous and revered British actors of the 20th century. He died in 1989.
1909, Robert Dies, alias Bob Dyer, in Trousdale County, Tennessee, U.S.A.. He was A vaudeville entertainer, radio personality, radio and television quiz show host best known for the long-running radio, and later, television quiz show, Pick A Box. He died in 1984
1924, Charles Aznavour in Paris, France. He was French-Armenian singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Died 2018
1930, Kenny Ball, in Ilford, Essex, England He was the lead trumpet player and vocalist with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen Died 2013.
Today’s photo: Sunrise at the TYGA-FM studio in New Norfolk, during last Sunday’s, “Valley Sunrise” programme. Taken while music was going to air.
Today’s Playlist –
| TRACK | RELEASE YEAR | PLAY TIME | LAST PLAYED |
| Rett Russell – Rebel Road | 2026 | 09:05 | – |
| 70s Classic Racey – Some Girls | 1979 | 09:11 | 5/12/2025 |
| Fiona O’Shea – City Of Gold | 2026 | 09:14 | – |
| Comfort Zone –Well Known Artists and/or Songs + Anne Murray – Could I Have This Dance | 09:19 | 10/11/2024 | |
| + Percy Faith Orchestra & Chorus – Something | 09:23 | – | |
| Gary R Farmer – I’m Hanging Around | 2026 | 09:27 | 8/5/2026 |
| Paul Mauriat & His Orchestra – Black Is Black | 09:32 | 4/3/2022 | |
| Charles Aznavour – Yesterday When I Was Young Charles Aznavour born his day in 1924 in Paris, France. Died 2018 | 09:36 | 1/10/2021 | |
| Kenny Ball & Jazzmen – 55 Days At Peking Kenny Ball, born this day in 1930 in Ilford, Essex, England Died 2013 | 1963 | 09:40 | 7/3/2021 |
| Victoria Eman – Love Sunrise | 09:46 | 24/9/2021 | |
| For a Listener Dean Martin – In The Chapel In The Moonlight | 1967 | 09:50 | 27/7/2025 |
| Diamond 45s – Charting on this day 1966 + Wayne Fontana & Mindbenders – A Groovy Kind of Love | 1966 | 09:53 | 24/3/2023 |
| + Crispian St Peters – The Pied Piper | 1966 | 09:55 | 5/4/2024 |
| New Zealand Maori Chorale – Hahi Nei Taru Kino | 09:59 | 30/5/2025 | |
| Julie Healy & George Langan – Never More To Part | 2026 | 10:05 | 17/5/2026 |
| Greg Champion – Les And Buddy | 2026 | 10:10 | 10/5/2026 |
| For a Listener Jim Reeves – Golden Memories And Silver Tears | 1967 | 10:13 | 19/5/2024 |
| Vintage Vinyl Hugo Winterhalter Orchestra – Blue Tango | 1952 | 10:19 | 15/8/2021 |
| Manhattan Transfer – Chanson D’Amour | 10:22 | 24/11/2024 | |
| Dee Reilly – I’m Living in Two Worlds | 10:29 | – | |
| Mexicans – Spanish Flea | 10:33 | 19/1/2014 | |
| Peggy Gilchrist – Waltz With Me My Love | 2026 | 10:36 | 15/5/2026 |
| The Gordon Farleigh Dill Association – Thinking of You All The Time | 2026 | 10:39 | – |
| 70s Classic Lynne Hamilton – On The Inside | 1979 | 10:44 | 25/5/2025 |
| For a Listener Johnny Horton – Whispering Pines | 10:48 | 26/10/2025 | |
| Sandy Summers – Too Many Sunsets | 2026 | 10:52 | – |
| Col Elliott – See How Things Have Changed | 2024 | 10:55 | 17/1/2025 |
| Allan Caswell & Lindsay Waddington – Twelve Good Men | 2026 | 11:05 | -8/5/2026 |
| Country Road – Old style country songs + Graeme Clarke – Always My Best Friend | 2024 | 11:10 | 8/3/2026 |
| + Charley Pride – Things Are Looking Up | 11:13 | – | |
| Alice Benfer – Saddle Dreaming | 2026 | 11:17 | – |
| Vintage Vinyl Four Lads – Put A Light In The Window | 1957 | 11:26 | 12/7/2024 |
| Ricardo Santos & His Million Strings – The Fisher Girl From Bodensee | 11:32 | 1/5/2026 | |
| Diamond 45s – Charting on this day 1966 + Mamas & Papas – Monday Monday | 1966 | 11:36 | 4/6/2021 |
| + Hermans Hermits – Leaning On A Lamp Post | 1966 | 11:40 | 26/3/2023 |
| Patsy & Dave with James Blundell – I’m Suddenly Old | 2026 | 11:45 | 17/5/2026 |
| Geoff Taggart – A Dance For Fools | 2026 | 11:49 | 2/2/2025 |
| Kathy Carver – My Country My Australia | 11:52 | 2/11/2025 |