May 22 in History

22 May in History – 504 years ago

Captivity of Moctezuma II

North America 1520: Captivity of Moctezuma II

Soon after arriving in Tenochtitlan, Cortés seized Moctezuma and, through him, became... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Southern Asia 1941: Anglo–Iraqi War
Southern Asia 1941
Anglo–Iraqi War
In April 1941 the British-backed government of Iraq was overthrown in a coup. The new government...
Historical Atlas of North America 1520: Captivity of Moctezuma II
North America 1520
Captivity of Moctezuma II
Soon after arriving in Tenochtitlan, Cortés seized Moctezuma and, through him, became indirect...
Historical Atlas of Mexico & Central America 1520: Captivity of Moctezuma II
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Constantine dies near Nicomedia

All Events on 22 May

  1942
Mexico declares war on Axis Powers
starts   1850
Grinnell expedition; finds remains of Franklin’s camp
starts   1843
First major migration along Oregon Trail
ends   1809
Austrians defeat Napoleon at Aspern-Essling
  1520
Spanish massacre Aztecs in Great Temple of Tenochtitlan
ends   425
Aetius recruits Huns for Joannes*
starts   381
Council of Constantinople confirms Nicene Creed
ends   359
Constantius II repels and exterminates Limigantes*
  337
Constantine dies near Nicomedia
ends   260
Franks cross Gaul and sack Tarraco*
starts   101
Romans invade and defeat Dacia*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 22 May for purposes of Omniatlas

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