What Happened on February 22?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 22
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 22, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Philippine Revolutionary Army
Year:
1899
Filipino forces led by General Antonio Luna launch counterattacks for the first time against the American forces during the Philippine–American War. The Filipinos fail to regain Manila from the Americans.
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South Orkney Islands
Year:
1904
The United Kingdom sells a meteorological station on the South Orkney Islands to Argentina; the islands are subsequently claimed by the United Kingdom in 1908.
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President of the United States
Year:
1889
President Grover Cleveland signs a bill admitting North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as U.S. states.
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Cleopatra's Needle (New York City)
Year:
1881
Cleopatra's Needle, a 3,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian obelisk is erected in Central Park, New York.
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Utica, New York
Year:
1879
In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores.
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Battleship
Year:
1909
The sixteen battleships of the Great White Fleet, led by USS Connecticut, return to the United States after a voyage around the world.
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Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
Year:
1921
After Russian forces under Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg drive the Chinese out, the Bogd Khan is reinstalled as the emperor of Mongolia.[citation needed]
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Red Army
Year:
1944
World War II: The Soviet Red Army recaptures Krivoi Rog.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 22
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 22, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Giulietta Masina
Year of birth:
1921
Giulietta Masina, Italian actress (died 1994)
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Marshall Teague (racing driver)
Year of birth:
1921
Marshall Teague, American race car driver (died 1959)
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Sid Abel
Year of birth:
1918
Sid Abel, Canadian-American ice hockey player, coach, and manager (died 2000)
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Don Pardo
Year of birth:
1918
Don Pardo, American radio and television announcer (died 2014)
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Jean-Bédel Bokassa
Year of birth:
1921
Jean-Bédel Bokassa, Central African general and politician, 2nd President of the Central African Republic (died 1996)
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Joe Wilder
Year of birth:
1922
Joe Wilder, American trumpet player, composer, and bandleader (died 2014)
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Edward Gorey
Year of birth:
1925
Edward Gorey, American illustrator and poet (died 2000)
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Gerald Stern
Year of birth:
1925
Gerald Stern, American poet and academic (died 2022)
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 22
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 22, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Ferdinand de Saussure
Year of death:
1913
Ferdinand de Saussure, Swiss linguist and author (born 1857)
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Théophile Delcassé
Year of death:
1923
Théophile Delcassé, French politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1852)
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Antonio Machado
Year of death:
1939
Antonio Machado, Spanish-French poet and author (born 1875)
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Stefan Zweig
Year of death:
1942
Stefan Zweig, Austrian journalist, author, and playwright (born 1881)
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Francisco I. Madero
Year of death:
1913
Francisco I. Madero, Mexican president and author (born 1873)
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Leslie Stephen
Year of death:
1904
Leslie Stephen, English historian, author, and critic (born 1832)
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Charles Blondin
Year of death:
1897
Charles Blondin, French tightrope walker and acrobat (born 1824)
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Heungseon Daewongun
Year of death:
1898
Heungseon Daewongun, Korean king (born 1820)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 22
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 22 around the world.
February 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Saudi Arabia
Founding Day (Saudi Arabia)
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Presidents' Day
Washington's Birthday, federal holiday in the United States. A holiday on February 22 as well as the third Monday in February.
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Scouts' Day
Birthday of Scouting and Guiding founder Robert Baden-Powell and Olave Baden-Powell, and its related observance: Founder's Day or "B.-P. day" (World Organization of the Scout Movement)
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Margaret of Cortona
Christian feast day: Margaret of Cortona
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Chair of Saint Peter
Christian feast day: Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter (Roman Catholic Church)
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Eric Liddell
Christian feast day: Eric Liddell (Episcopal Church (USA))
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World Thinking Day
Birthday of Scouting and Guiding founder Robert Baden-Powell and Olave Baden-Powell, and its related observance: World Thinking Day (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts)
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