April 22: What Happened on This Day in History

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April 22nd marks the 112th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 113th in case of leap years). There are 253 days remaining until the end of the year.

Discover what happened on April 22nd in history, famous birthdays on April 22nd, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to April 22.

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What happened on April 22?

Here's what happened on April 22nd in history:


  • 2018: 2018 Gaza border protests. Rival Hamas members and Fatah members clash at a tent set by the family Mohammed Ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. Hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2015: Ten people were killed in a tribal dispute in Papua New Guinea's Hela Province, between Tapamu and Wapiago clans.
  • 2012: Bahraini uprising:
  • 1997: Haouch Khemisti massacre in Algeria : 93 villagers killed.
  • 1992: High Rollers Social & Pleasure Club closes at H Hayes NYC 14 performances
  • 1989: Welcome to the Club closes at Music Box Theater NYC after 12 performances
  • 1984: Ansel Adams, American photographer, dies at age 82 (born 1902).
  • 1976: Barbara Walters becomes 1st female nightly network news anchor
  • 1970: Park opens at John Golden Theater NYC for 5 performances
  • 1967: Martial Law goes into effect in Greece.
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What famous birthdays are on April 22?

On April 22nd there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard (1986)

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson (1937)

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly (1990)

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan (1966)

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand (1952)

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell (1958)

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles (1959)

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone (1949)

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert (1908)

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix (1953)

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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Who died on April 22?

On April 22nd the following celebrities died:


  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon (1994)

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli (2006)

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck (1996)

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight (2020)

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak (1983)

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer (1978)

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman (1980)

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich (1988)

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill (1946)

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

  • More famous people died on April 22

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What day of the year is April 22?


April 22nd marks the 112th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 113th in case of leap years).

There are 253 days remaining until the end of the year.

April 22nd is the 22nd day of the month of April.

What day of the week is April 22?

On April 22nd, 2024 the day of the week is Monday.

Holidays and Observances on April 22

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day April 22?