April 22 in History
April 22 is the birthday of Violet McGraw (2011) and the anniversary of the death of Len Goodman (2023). It is also Holiday or observance: Earth Day. A civic observance that encourages environmental protection, education, and community action. The first U.S. Earth Day in 1970 helped bring environmental issues into mainstream public life.. Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for April 22, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Reinhard III, Count of Hanau (1451—1452) was born in 1412, while Pope Caius died in 296.
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Famous people born on April 22
Famous people who died on April 22
2015
Dick Balharry (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Scottish conservationist, writer, and wildlife photographer (1937–2015)
2013
Richie Havens (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941–2013)
2009
Jack Cardiff (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British cinematographer, director and photographer (1914–2009)
1989
Emilio Segrè (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Italian-American nuclear physicist and radiochemist (1905–1989)
What happened on April 22
- 2025
At least 26 people are killed in a terrorist attack on a group of tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed responsibility for the attack.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne while speaking to a speeding driver, marking the largest loss of police lives in Victoria Police history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
The Paris Agreement is signed, an agreement to help fight global warming.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
Fox News host Sean Hannity offered to be waterboarded for charity in order to prove that it did not amount to torture, though he did not follow through with it.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologizes for Japan's war record.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in Well Hall, Eltham.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
A series of gas explosions rip through the streets in Guadalajara, Mexico, killing 206.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1974
Pan Am Flight 812 crashes on approach to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, killing all 107 people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1970
The first Earth Day is celebrated.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1970
Chicano residents in San Diego, California occupy a site under the Coronado Bridge, leading to the creation of Chicano Park.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1969
British yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston wins the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race and completes the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1969
The formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) is announced at a mass rally in Calcutta.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1966
American Flyers Airline Flight 280/D crashes on approach to Ardmore Municipal Airport in Ardmore, Oklahoma, killing 83.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1954
Red Scare: Witnesses begin testifying and live television coverage of the Army–McCarthy hearings begins.
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Editor's picks
Born on April 22
- 1412 — Reinhard III, Count of Hanau (1451—1452) (died 1452)
- 1444 — Elizabeth of York, Duchess of Suffolk (died 1503)
- 1451 — Isabella I of Castile (died 1504)
Died on April 22
- 296 — Pope Caius
- 536 — Pope Agapetus I
- 591 — Peter III of Raqqa
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for April 22
Quick answers
Who was born on April 22? Violet McGraw (2011), Grant Fisher (1997), Chandler Stephenson (1994).
Who died on April 22? Len Goodman (2023), Guy Lafleur (2022), Shirley Knight (2020).
What holiday is on April 22? Holiday or observance: Earth Day. A civic observance that encourages environmental protection, education, and community action. The first U.S. Earth Day in 1970 helped bring environmental issues into mainstream public life..
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