April 22

What happened on April 22 in history

3 events fall on April 22, from 1500 to 1970. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on April 22

  1. 1500

    Cabral sights Brazil

    The Portuguese fleet makes landfall and claims the coast for the crown.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1889

    The Oklahoma land rush

    Fifty thousand people race for claims when the unassigned lands are opened.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1970

    The first Earth Day

    Twenty million Americans take part in demonstrations for the environment.

    Play the 20th century round