April 22

April 22: This Day in History

• 1370— Construction began on the Bastille fortress in Paris, which later became a symbol of royal tyranny before its storming in 1789.
• 1864— The United States Congress passed the Coinage Act, mandating the inscription 'In God We Trust' on all coins.
• 1889— The Oklahoma Land Rush began as thousands of settlers raced to claim land in what is now the state of Oklahoma.
• 1915— German forces first used poison chlorine gas on a large scale at the Second Battle of Ypres during World War I.
• 1970— The first Earth Day was celebrated across the United States, launching the modern environmental movement.

Famous Birthdays on April 22

• Immanuel Kant (1724) — german philosopher known for the critique of pure reason
• Vladimir Lenin (1870) — russian revolutionary and first leader of the soviet union
• Jack Nicholson (1937) — american actor known for the shining and one flew over the cuckoo's nest
• Glen Campbell (1936) — american country singer known for rhinestone cowboy
• Peter Frampton (1950) — british rock musician known for frampton comes alive
• Amber Heard (1986) — american actress known for aquaman

What Happens on April 22?

Did You Know? April 22 Fun Facts

• The first Earth Day drew an estimated 20 million Americans to rallies, marches, and cleanups across the country.
• Earth Day is now observed in more than 190 countries around the world.

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