A look back in time at the events of February 22nd. From numerous successes and turning points to ground-breaking discoveries and occasions that molded the modern world.
Here are a few of the most noteworthy things that transpired on this particular day:
On this Day, February 22
1988 | In South Africa during the apartheid era, the minister of law and order is against radicalization of white police officers.
1984 | In reaction to an Iranian attack on Iraq, American and British warships were sent to the Persian Gulf.
1967 | P.W. Botha, South Africa’s Minister of Defense, discloses that the country’s northern frontiers are guarded by a radar early warning system.
1963 | Moscow warns the United States that war would break out if it launches an attack on Cuba.
1962 | The United States declines a Soviet offer to hold fresh Geneva arms negotiations.
On this Day, February 22 Birthdays
2011 | Lorena Queiroz, a TV actress, becomes well-known.
1997: Princess Nauwisa makes the switch to become a rapper.
1982 | Born in Parow, Cape Town, Zander Tyler goes by the stage name Jack Parow.
1950: Julius Erving, the basketball legend, is born.
1871 marks the birth of political activist John Langalibalele Dube.
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On this Day, February 22 DEATHS
2020 | At the age of 70, celebrity chef B Smith passes away.
NBA star Dennis Johnson passed away in 2007 at the age of 52.
2005 | At the age of 24, actress Lee Eun-Ju passes away.
2002: At the age of 67, war hero Jonas Savimbi passes away.
1914 | A disease kills Valliamma Munuswamy Mudaliar, a political activist from South Africa.
On this Day, February 22 Activities
1997 | At the age of 17, Nicolas Anelka signs a contract with Arsenal, having previously played for Paris Saint-Germain. He goes on to play for the Gunners in 65 Premier League games, scoring 23 goals and won the 1997–98 championship.
2016 | Adele wins four Brit Awards, including Best British Female Solo Artist and Best Album. She also wins a sweepstakes. After winning Best British Group, Coldplay became the most successful band in the history of the ceremony. A moving homage to David Bowie will be performed at the ceremony by Annie Lennox and Gary Oldman.
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