Wednesday 22 April 2009

Today in History April 22


Today is April 22, the 112th day . There are 253 days left in the year.

Highlights in US History

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Today in History April 22

On April 22, 1898, with the United States and Spain on the verge of formally declaring war, the U.S. Navy began blockading Cuban ports. The USS Nashville captured a Spanish merchant ship, the Buena Ventura, off Key West, Fla.
Congress authorized creation of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the "Rough Riders."
1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins
1970 Earth Day was first observed when an estimated 20 million people in the US attended the inaugural event. Earth Day is now on April 22 every year, a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the environment.
1994, Richard M. Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, died at a New York hospital four days after suffering a stroke


Highlights in British and Other History

1969 – British yachtsman Sir Robin Knox Johnson completes the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
1971 Haiti's ruler, Francois 'Papa Doc' Duvalier, died after 14 years in power.



Famous Birthdays

Yehudi Menuhin 1916 - Violinist, played with New York Symphony Orchestra at age ten
Glen Campbell 1936 - Singer, actor
(John Joseph) Jack Nicholson 1937-Actor
George Cole 1925 , British Actor

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Today in History April 22

This ‘Today in History April 22’ blog entry is copyright of Jon Bratton 2009

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