March 22 in History
March 22 is the birthday of Artūrs Šilovs (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Lionel Jospin (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for March 22, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Bernard Plantapilosa, Frankish son of Bernard of Septimania was born in 841, while Severus Alexander, Roman emperor died in 235.
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Famous people born on March 22
Famous people who died on March 22
2018
Johan van Hulst (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Dutch professor, politician, and Righteous Among the Nations (1911-2018)
2015
Arkady Arkanov (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Russian writer, doctor, playwright and stand-up comedian
2013
Bebo Valdés (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger (1918–2013)
2010
James Black (pharmacologist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Scottish doctor and pharmacologist (1924–2010)
2006
Pierre Clostermann (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
World War II French ace fighter pilot, writer, diplomat, engineer and politician
What happened on March 22
- 2026
Air Canada Express Flight 8646, a Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation, collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Two fatalities were reported, both being the captain and the co-pilot. This marked the first fatal accident involving a CRJ-900.
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At least 151 people are killed and 609 injured in a bombing and mass shooting at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Russia.
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Ten people are killed in a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a national lockdown and the country's first ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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The Special Counsel investigation on the 2016 United States presidential election concludes when Robert Mueller submits his report to the United States Attorney General.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Two buses crash in Kitampo, a town north of Ghana's capital Accra, killing at least 50 people.
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A terrorist attack in London near the Houses of Parliament leaves four people dead and at least 20 injured.
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Syrian civil war: Five hundred members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are airlifted south of the Euphrates by United States Air Force helicopters, beginning the Battle of Tabqa.
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Three suicide bombers kill 32 people and injure 316 in the 2016 Brussels bombings at the airport and at the Maelbeek/Maalbeek metro station.
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At least 37 people are killed and 200 are injured after a fire destroys a camp containing Burmese refugees near Ban Mae, Thailand.
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Three Christian Peacemaker Team (CPT) hostages are freed by British forces in Baghdad after 118 days of captivity and the murder of their colleague from the U.S., Tom Fox.
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Ahmed Yassin, co-founder and leader of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist group Hamas, two bodyguards, and nine civilian bystanders are killed in the Gaza Strip when hit by Israeli Air Force Hellfire missiles.
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Tara Lipinski, aged 14 years and nine months, becomes the youngest women's World Figure Skating Champion.
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Comet Hale–Bopp reaches its closest approach to Earth at 1.315 AU.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 22
- 841 — Bernard Plantapilosa, Frankish son of Bernard of Septimania (died 885)
- 875 — William I, Duke of Aquitaine (died 918)
- 1212 — Emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan (died 1235)
Died on March 22
- 235 — Severus Alexander, Roman emperor (born 208)
- 880 — Carloman of Bavaria, Frankish king
- 1144 — William of Norwich, child murder victim
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 22
Quick answers
Who was born on March 22? Artūrs Šilovs (2001), Mick Schumacher (1999), Noah LaLonde (1998).
Who died on March 22? Lionel Jospin (2026), Jessica Aber (2025), Andy Peebles (2025).
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