44 144 | May 23, 2016, the 144th day of 2016

May 23, 2016, will be the 144th day of 2016.

5/23/16 = 5+23+16 = 44
Forty-Four = 6+15+18+20+25+6+15+21+18 = 144

Notice also, it is the date that leaves 222 remaining.  A fitting day for a divisive news story.