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22 February in history
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1922Invention
Invention event - February 22
Historic invention event recorded on this date in 1922, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1922Medical
Medical event - February 22
Historic medical event recorded on this date in 1922, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1922Tragedy
Tragedy event - February 22
Historic tragedy event recorded on this date in 1922, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1997Achievement
Dolly the sheep cloned
Scientists announced Dolly the sheep, first mammal cloned from adult cell, at Roslin Institute Scotland.
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1732Birth
Birth of George Washington
First US President George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
1922Birth
Birth event - February 22
Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1922, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1974Birth
James Blunt born
James Blunt was born. English singer.
1975Birth
Drew Barrymore born
Drew Barrymore was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
Accident
2012Death
Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Assassinated
1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Suicide
2016Death
Prince dies
Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
Famous birthdays
28 this weekToday · 22 February
- Drew BarrymoreAmerican actress (born 1975)Born 1975 · 51 years ago today
- James BluntEnglish musician (born 1974)Born 1974 · 52 years ago today
- BEBirth event - February 22Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1922, noted inBorn 1922 · 104 years ago today
- George WashingtonFounding Father, U.S. president from 1789 to 1797Born 1732 · 294 years ago today
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Dakota FanningAmerican actress (born 1994)23 February · born 1994
Emily BluntBritish actress (born 1983)23 February · born 1983- BEBirth event - February 23Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1923, noted in23 February · born 1923
W.E.B. Du BoisAmerican sociologist and activist (1868–1963)23 February · born 1868
Floyd MayweatherAmerican boxer and boxing promoter (born 1977)24 February · born 1977
Billy ZaneAmerican actor (born 1966)24 February · born 1966
Day of Recognition22 February
World Thinking Day
Celebrated by Scout and Guide organizations worldwide to promote international friendship.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 22 February.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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