1995⚡ Event
Valeri Polyakov Returns from Mir
Russian cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov returned from the Mir space station after 437 days. He set a new record for the longest spaceflight in history.
spacesciencetechnology
What Happened on March 22?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Comet Hale–Bopp
Historical Events on March 22(5)
1997⚡ Event
Comet Hale–Bopp Closest Approach
Comet Hale–Bopp reached its closest approach to Earth at a distance of 1.315 AU. This celestial event was a significant astronomical observation.
sciencespace
2013⚡ Event
Thailand Refugee Camp Fire
A fire in Thailand destroyed a camp housing Burmese refugees, killing at least 37 people. The incident caused significant loss of life among the refugee population.
disasterpolitics
2014⚡ Event
Oso Landslide
A massive landslide in Oso, Washington, killed 43 people, engulfing a rural neighborhood. It marked the largest death toll for a standalone landslide in U.S. history.
disaster
2024⚡ Event
Crocus City Hall Attack
A bombing and mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Russia, killed at least 145 people and injured 551. This tragic event caused widespread casualties.
disasterpolitics
Birthdays on March 22(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Edwin Díaz
Edwin Díaz is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher.
sports
1997🎂 Birth
Birth of Alex Meret
Alex Meret, an Italian footballer, was born on this day.
sports
1997🎂 Birth
Chimezie Metu
Chimezie Metu is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Birth of Dimitrios Meliopoulos
Dimitrios Meliopoulos, a Greek footballer, was born on this day.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Birth of Artūrs Šilovs
Artūrs Šilovs, a Latvian ice hockey player, was born on this day.
sports
Deaths on March 22(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Johan van Hulst
Johan van Hulst was a Dutch politician, academic, author, and a Yad Vashem recipient.
politicslawreligion
2019🕊️ Death
Scott Walker
Scott Walker was a British-American singer-songwriter and record producer.
musicentertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Laurent de Brunhoff
Laurent de Brunhoff was a French author and illustrator, known for his work on the Babar series.
artsliterature
2025🕊️ Death
Andy Peebles
Andy Peebles was an English radio DJ, television presenter, and cricket commentator.
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March 22 in History
March 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 March 22
Examples currently recorded for March 22 include Valeri Polyakov Returns from Mir (1995), Comet Hale–Bopp Closest Approach (1997), Thailand Refugee Camp Fire (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on March 22
People recorded as born on March 22 include Edwin Díaz, Birth of Alex Meret, Chimezie Metu. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 22
Remembered figures who died on March 22 include Johan van Hulst, Scott Walker, Laurent de Brunhoff. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 22?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 22?
- One event currently recorded for March 22 is: Valeri Polyakov Returns from Mir.
- Who was born on March 22?
- People recorded as born on March 22 include Edwin Díaz, Birth of Alex Meret, Chimezie Metu.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 22.
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