2006⚡ Event
Securitas depot robbery
Seven men staged the largest cash robbery in Britain at a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent.
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What Happened on February 22?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 22(5)
2011⚡ Event
Christchurch earthquake
An earthquake registered 6.3 ML struck Christchurch, New Zealand, causing 185 deaths and significant damage.
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2011⚡ Event
Bahraini uprising protest
Tens of thousands marched in Manama, Bahrain, protesting the deaths of seven people killed by security forces.
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2012⚡ Event
Once railway station disaster
A train crashed through a buffer stop at Once railway station in Buenos Aires, resulting in 51 deaths and over 700 injuries.
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2019⚡ Event
North Korean Embassy break-in in Madrid
A group broke into the North Korean embassy in Madrid, Spain, and stole electronic devices.
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Birthdays on February 22(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Devonte' Graham
Devonte' Graham is an American professional basketball player.
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Deaths on February 22(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Brody Stevens
Brody Stevens was an American comedian and actor.
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2021🕊️ Death
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Lawrence Ferlinghetti was an American poet and painter.
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2024🕊️ Death
John Lowe
John Lowe was an English musician and pianist for The Quarrymen.
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2026🕊️ Death
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, is a Mexican drug lord.
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February 22 in History
February 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 February 22
Examples currently recorded for February 22 include Securitas depot robbery (2006), Christchurch earthquake (2011), Bahraini uprising protest (2011). View all events →
Birthdays on February 22
People recorded as born on February 22 include Devonte' Graham, Kia Nurse, Jerome Robinson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 22
Remembered figures who died on February 22 include Brody Stevens, Morgan Woodward, Lawrence Ferlinghetti. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 22?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 22?
- One event currently recorded for February 22 is: Securitas depot robbery.
- Who was born on February 22?
- People recorded as born on February 22 include Devonte' Graham, Kia Nurse, Jerome Robinson.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 22.
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