1631 Chloridia: Rites to Chloris and Her Nymphs was the final masque that Ben Jonson wrote for the Stuart Court. It was performed at Shrovetide, February 22, 1631. Queen Henrietta Maria starred with her ladies in waiting. The masque dealt with the theme of Platonic love, a concept dear to the Queen's heart.
1632 Galileo's Dialogue On Two Chief World Systems was dedicated to his patron, Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who received the first printed copy on February 22, 1632. The book updated Copernicus' theories about the Earth going around the Sun. It was written in Italian, the language of the people rather than Latin, the language usually used for scholarly debate.
It is often referred to as the "last invasion of Britain."
1819 By the Adams–Onís Treaty, which was signed in Washington on February 22, 1819, Spain ceded East Florida and West Florida to the United States for five million US dollars. Three years later the United States merged East Florida and West Florida to create the Florida Territory.
1907 The first London taxi cabs with on-board meters began operating on February 22, 1907. They belonged to the General Motor Cab Co. The introduction of on-board meters was a significant development in the history of public transportation. Prior to this, fares were negotiated between the driver and the passenger, which often led to disputes and overcharging. With the introduction of meters, fares could be determined accurately based on the distance traveled and the waiting time.
1958 In 1958 Syria merged with Egypt, to become the United Arab Republic. The current flag was first adopted on February 22, 1958 to represent Syria as part of the United Arab Republic. The flag is based on the Arab Liberation Flag, which had four colors - black, green, white and red - representing four major dynasties of Arab history: Abbasids, Faṭimids, Umayyads, and Hashimites.
1967 Sukarno was Indonesia's first President serving his country from 1945 to 1967. On February 22, 1967, Sukarno announced he would resign from the Indonesian presidency. A month later, he was stripped of his remaining power and placed under house arrest in Bogor Palace; little more was heard from him, and he died in June 1970.
1969 Barbara Jo Rubin became the first female jockey to win a horse race in the US on February 22, 1969. She rode Cohesian to victory at Charlestown Racetrack in West Virginia. At the time, horse racing was a predominantly male sport, and many people were skeptical about the ability of women to compete at the same level as men. Rubin's victory was a major milestone for women in sports, and it paved the way for other female jockeys to follow in her footsteps.
1632 Galileo's Dialogue On Two Chief World Systems was dedicated to his patron, Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who received the first printed copy on February 22, 1632. The book updated Copernicus' theories about the Earth going around the Sun. It was written in Italian, the language of the people rather than Latin, the language usually used for scholarly debate.
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| Frontispiece and title page of the Dialogue, 1632 |
1732 America’s first president, George Washington, was born
on February 22, 1732 at Popes Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia, on the
south bank of the Potamac River. George came from a wealthy land and slave owning Virginian
family of English descent. The George Washington Birthplace National Monument (a
typical plantation home) is built on the site of burnt down house where George
was born (it was destroyed by fire in 1779). It is now a tourist attraction.
It is often referred to as the "last invasion of Britain."
1819 By the Adams–Onís Treaty, which was signed in Washington on February 22, 1819, Spain ceded East Florida and West Florida to the United States for five million US dollars. Three years later the United States merged East Florida and West Florida to create the Florida Territory.
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| Map showing results of the Adams–Onís Treaty Wikipedia |
1857 British soldier and founder of the Scout Movement, Robert Baden-Powell was born at 6 Stanhope Street (now 11 Stanhope Terrace), Paddington, London, on February 22, 1857. He was named after his godfather, Robert Stephenson, son of George Stephenson, the "Father of Railways". During the Second Boer War in South Africa, Baden-Powell successfully defended the town in the Siege of Mafeking. His book Scouting for Boys has sold over 100 million copies.
1958 In 1958 Syria merged with Egypt, to become the United Arab Republic. The current flag was first adopted on February 22, 1958 to represent Syria as part of the United Arab Republic. The flag is based on the Arab Liberation Flag, which had four colors - black, green, white and red - representing four major dynasties of Arab history: Abbasids, Faṭimids, Umayyads, and Hashimites.
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| Syria flag |
1967 Sukarno was Indonesia's first President serving his country from 1945 to 1967. On February 22, 1967, Sukarno announced he would resign from the Indonesian presidency. A month later, he was stripped of his remaining power and placed under house arrest in Bogor Palace; little more was heard from him, and he died in June 1970.
1969 Barbara Jo Rubin became the first female jockey to win a horse race in the US on February 22, 1969. She rode Cohesian to victory at Charlestown Racetrack in West Virginia. At the time, horse racing was a predominantly male sport, and many people were skeptical about the ability of women to compete at the same level as men. Rubin's victory was a major milestone for women in sports, and it paved the way for other female jockeys to follow in her footsteps.
1979 The Caribbean island of St Lucia changed hands between Britain and France fourteen times in the 17th and 18th centuries. Because it switched control so often between the two countries, Saint Lucia was also known as the "Helen of the West Indies". The British took definitive control of the island and ruled St Lucia until February 22, 1979. February 22nd is now celebrated as Independence Day in St Lucia. Queen Elizabeth II is still its head of state.
1980 The USA ice hockey team defeated the Soviets 4-3 in the “Miracle on Ice" game. The match took place during the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, on February 22, 1980 and the Americans went on to win the gold medal. The United States national team, made up of amateur and collegiate players had not been expected to defeat the Soviet Union national team, which had won the gold medal in six of the seven previous Olympic Games.
1980 The USA ice hockey team defeated the Soviets 4-3 in the “Miracle on Ice" game. The match took place during the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, on February 22, 1980 and the Americans went on to win the gold medal. The United States national team, made up of amateur and collegiate players had not been expected to defeat the Soviet Union national team, which had won the gold medal in six of the seven previous Olympic Games.
1985 Dr. Arthur Molinari, a dentist, had the honor of being the one billionth driver to cross the Golden Gate Bridge on February 22, 1985. He was awarded a hardhat and a case of champagne. As of February 28, 2019, over 2.24 billion vehicles have crossed the bridge since its opening in 1937.
1987 American artist Andy Warhol died in Manhattan at 6:32 a.m. on February 22, 1987 at age 58 following gallbladder surgery. He passed away in his sleep from a sudden post-operative irregular heartbeat. Warhol hoarded everyday items, including airline menus and unpaid invoices. It took nine days to auction his estate after his death.
2006 At least six men staged Britain's biggest peacetime robbery, stealing £53m (about $92.5 million or €78 million) from a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent on February 22, 2006. It was masterminded by Moroccan-English mixed martial arts fighter Lee Murray.
2007 The largest known specimen of colossal squid was captured on February 22, 2007 by a New Zealand fishing vessel in the Ross Sea near Antarctica. That individual weighed 495 kilograms (1,091 lb) and measured around 10 metres (33 ft). This specimen is the largest invertebrate ever found.
2015 American competitive eater Matt "the Megatoad" Stonie set a world record on February 22, 2015 by eating 182 rashers of bacon in five minutes at the Daytona International Speedway event. That's just over 11 full packs of your typical package of bacon, or roughly 7,600 calories.
2023 The current record for the most selfies taken in three minutes belongs to Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor. Kumar took selfies with 184 fans who gathered at the Mehboob Studios in Mumbai.. This record is officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
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