2000⚡ Event
Elián González raid
In a pre-dawn raid, U.S. federal agents seized six-year-old Elián González from his relatives' home in Miami. He was returned to his Cuban father.
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What Happened on April 22?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 22(5)
2004⚡ Event
Explosion in Ryongchon, North Korea
Flammable cargo exploded at a railway station in Ryongchon, North Korea. At least 54 people were killed and over a thousand injured.
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2013⚡ Event
Terror plot foiled in Canada
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested two men who were plotting to commit terrorist attacks. The targets were Via Rail operations.
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2016⚡ Event
Paris Agreement opens for signature
The Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change, opened for signature. It was signed by 175 parties on this date.
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2022⚡ Event
Climate activist self-immolates outside Supreme Court
American climate activist Wynn Bruce set himself on fire outside the United States Supreme Court Building. This was an apparent protest against the climate crisis.
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Birthdays on April 22(5)
1990🎂 Birth
Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
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Deaths on April 22(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Donna Leanne Williams
Donna Leanne Williams was an Australian writer, artist, and activist.
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2021🕊️ Death
Adrian Garrett
Adrian Garrett was an American professional baseball player.
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2023🕊️ Death
Len Goodman
Len Goodman was an English ballroom dancer and television personality.
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April 22 in History
April 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 22
Examples currently recorded for April 22 include Elián González raid (2000), Explosion in Ryongchon, North Korea (2004), Terror plot foiled in Canada (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on April 22
People recorded as born on April 22 include Machine Gun Kelly, Kevin Kiermaier, Eve Muirhead. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 22
Remembered figures who died on April 22 include Donna Leanne Williams, Shirley Knight, Adrian Garrett. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 22?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 22?
- One event currently recorded for April 22 is: Elián González raid.
- Who was born on April 22?
- People recorded as born on April 22 include Machine Gun Kelly, Kevin Kiermaier, Eve Muirhead.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 22.
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