Nazi Germany opens its first concentration camp, Dachau. Date: March 22, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1933 π On This Day (Today)
CullenβHarrison Act: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs an amendment to the Volstead Act, legalizing the manufacture and sale of "3.2 beer" (3.2% alcohol by weight, approximately 4% alcohol by volume) and light wines. Date: March 22, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1933…
The first Masters Tournament is held at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Date: March 22, 1934 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1934 π On This Day (Today)
Germany takes Memel from Lithuania. Date: March 22, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: In the Mediterranean Sea, the Royal Navy confronts Italy's Regia Marina in the Second Battle of Sirte. Date: March 22, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: The entire village of Khatyn (in present-day Republic of Belarus) is burnt alive by Schutzmannschaft Battalion 118. Date: March 22, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1943 π On This Day (Today)
The Arab League is founded when a charter is adopted in Cairo, Egypt. Date: March 22, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: The city of Hildesheim, Germany, is heavily damaged in a British air raid, though it had little military significance and Germany was on the verge of final defeat. Date: March 22, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1945 π On…
The United Kingdom grants full independence to Transjordan. Date: March 22, 1946 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1946 π On This Day (Today)
A United States Navy Douglas R6D-1 Liftmaster crashes into Hawaii's WaiΚ»anae Range, killing 66. Date: March 22, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today)