March 22 in History

22 March in History – 3 years ago

Russian invasion of Ukraine

Northern Eurasia 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Russian foreign electoral interventions of 2015 and after did little to alleviate... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Northern Eurasia 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine
Northern Eurasia 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Russian foreign electoral interventions of 2015 and after did little to alleviate tensions...
Historical Atlas of Europe 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine
Europe 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine
While the UK was negotiating its exit from the European Union, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out....
Historical Atlas of South America 1866: Chincha Islands War
South America 1866
Chincha Islands War
In 1864 Spain occupied Peru's Chincha Islands following a diplomatic dispute between the two...
Historical Atlas of North America 1863: French Intervention in Mexico
North America 1863
French Intervention in Mexico
Bankrupt after its Reform War, Mexico had suspended its debt repayments in 1861, prompting...
Historical Atlas of Western Mediterranean 1849: Battle of Novara
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Western Mediterranean 1849
Battle of Novara
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Historical Atlas of Northwest Europe 1808: Battle of Zealand Point
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Northwest Europe 1808
Battle of Zealand Point
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Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 238: Year of Six Emperors
Northern Africa 238
Year of Six Emperors
In 235 the Rhine legions killed the Roman emperor Severus Alexander and proclaimed the soldier...
Historical Atlas of Eastern Mediterranean 106: Arabia Petraea
Eastern Mediterranean 106
Arabia Petraea
After the fall of Masada (74), the Levant saw some thirty years of relative peace. This ended in...
 

Starting on 22 March 1940

All-India Muslim League calls for creation of Pakistan

All Events on 22 March

starts   1945
Allies cross Rhine & overrun Germany
starts   1942
British attempt to persuade Indian nationalists to cooperate in WWII fails
starts   1940
All-India Muslim League calls for creation of Pakistan
  1916
Yuan Shikai restores Republic of China
ends   1904
Ovimbundu uprising in Portuguese Angola
  1866
Bolivia declares war on Spain
starts   1864
Widespread revolt against new taxes in Tunisia
ends   1860
Kingdom of Sardinia annexes United Provinces of Central Italy
starts   1849
Austria defeats Sardinia at Novara
  1848
Republic declared in Venice
ends   1848
Revolutionaries in Milan expel Austrian garrison
starts   1846
Popular revolt in northern Portugal
ends   1829
Great Powers push for Greek autonomy
starts   1822
Ottomans massacre Greeks on Chios
  1808
British defeat Danish navy at Zealand Point
starts   358
Constantius II defeats Sarmatians, Quadi, and Limigantes*
  238
Gordian I proclaimed emperor in Africa
  106
Romans annex Nabataean Kingdom
*Actual date uncertain; set to 22 March for purposes of Omniatlas

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