April 22: What Happened on This Day in History
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.
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.
What famous birthdays are on April 22?
On April 22nd there are the following famous birthdays:
- Amber Heard (1986)
Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.
- 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 (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...
- 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 (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 (1949)
Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...
- 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 (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:
- Erma Bombeck (1996)
American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.
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 zodiac sign is associated with the day April 22?
The zodiac sign associated with April 22nd is Taurus according to the Western Zodiac.