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)
A United States Air Force aircraft disappears with all 67 people on board somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. Date: March 22, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today)
Arthur Leonard Schawlow and Charles Hard Townes receive the first patent for a laser. Date: March 22, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today)
The Beatles release their debut album Please Please Me. Date: March 22, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today)
In Eisenstadt v. Baird, the United States Supreme Court decides that unmarried persons have the right to possess contraceptives. Date: March 22, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today)
The United States Congress sends the Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification. Date: March 22, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today)