January 22

    What happened on January 22 in history

    3 events fall on January 22, from 1901 to 1968. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 22

    1. 1901

      Queen Victoria dies

      A reign of sixty-three years ends at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

    2. 1905

      Bloody Sunday in St Petersburg

      Troops fire on a peaceful petition march to the Winter Palace, igniting the 1905 revolution.

      Read about Industrial London and Tower BridgePlay the 20th century round

    3. 1968

      Apollo 5 tests the lunar module

      The unmanned flight proves the spidery craft that will land on the Moon.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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