1979⚡ Event
Tanzanian forces attack Mutukula
Tanzanian forces attacked the Ugandan town of Mutukula on January 22, 1979, causing Ugandan forces to retreat.
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What Happened on January 22?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on January 22(5)
1984⚡ Event
Apple introduces Macintosh during Super Bowl XVIII
During Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984, Apple Computer unveiled the Macintosh, a groundbreaking personal computer featuring a graphical user interface, via the iconic "1984" commercial.
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1987⚡ Event
R. Budd Dwyer suicide during press conference
Convicted of bribery, Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer committed suicide during a televised press conference on January 22, 1987.
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2006⚡ Event
Evo Morales inaugurated as President of Bolivia
Evo Morales was inaugurated as President of Bolivia on January 22, 2006, becoming the country's first indigenous president.
politics
2012⚡ Event
Croatia votes to join the European Union
Croatia held a referendum on January 22, 2012, in which citizens voted in favor of joining the European Union.
politics
Birthdays on January 22(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Birth of Laia Codina
Laia Codina, a Spanish footballer, was born on January 22, 2000.
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2002🎂 Birth
Birth of Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark, an American basketball player, was born on January 22, 2002.
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2007🎂 Birth
Birth of Pau Cubarsí
Pau Cubarsí, a Spanish footballer, was born on January 22, 2007.
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2025🎂 Birth
Birth of Athena Mapelli Mozzi
Athena Mapelli Mozzi, daughter of Princess Beatrice and 11th in line to the British throne, was born on January 22, 2025.
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Deaths on January 22(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin was an American sci-fi and fantasy novelist.
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2022🕊️ Death
Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition.
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2026🕊️ Death
Hifumi Katō
Hifumi Katō was a Japanese professional shogi player.
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January 22 in History
January 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 January 22
Examples currently recorded for January 22 include Tanzanian forces attack Mutukula (1979), Apple introduces Macintosh during Super Bowl XVIII (1984), R. Budd Dwyer suicide during press conference (1987). View all events →
Birthdays on January 22
People recorded as born on January 22 include Andrew Thomas, Birth of Laia Codina, Birth of Caitlin Clark. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 22
Remembered figures who died on January 22 include Ursula K. Le Guin, Hank Aaron, Thích Nhất Hạnh. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 22?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 22?
- One event currently recorded for January 22 is: Tanzanian forces attack Mutukula.
- Who was born on January 22?
- People recorded as born on January 22 include Andrew Thomas, Birth of Laia Codina, Birth of Caitlin Clark.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 22.
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