Knighthood
Knighted by Henry V
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April 22 in History
This permanent archive page contains 192 World History Database records for April 22, spanning 1421 to 2025. Recorded topics include Knighthood; Battle of Bicocca; Treaty of Saragossa.
Total: 192Events: 173Births: 1Deaths: 3Battles: 15Countries: 25
Events on April 22
Treaty of Saragossa
Fixes line between the Portugal & Spain in the Pacific 17 degrees east of the Moluccas
Civil War
Jons the Parliamentarians under Fairfax at York
Civil War
The Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege & threaten to destroy Newcastles army
Covenanters
Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege of York to destroy Devonshires army
Covenanters
The Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege & threaten to destroy Newcastles army
Siege of York
Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege of York to destroy Devonshires army
Siege of York
Begins the siege where Newcastle is stranded with 5,000 men but is relieved by Rupert
Peace
Will disband his forces if he can live as a King & have a few friends in service. Offers peace to the Independents
Dissolution of Parliament
The 3rd Protectorate Parliament is dissolved & Cromwell later goes into exile. The Protectoral Parliament is dissolved & Cromwell later goes into exile
Fellow of the Royal Society
Evelyn is elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Second Royal Society Charter
Boyle is among the fellows active as the Royal Society secures its chartered status.
Second Royal Society Charter
Brouncker serves as president as the Royal Society receives its second charter.
Second Royal Society Charter
Issues a second charter to the Royal Society, naming the king as founder and patron.
Second Royal Society Charter
Hooke works as curator of experiments during the Society's early chartered years.
Second Royal Society Charter
Wilkins is among the early fellows as the Royal Society receives its second charter.
Second Royal Society Charter
Wren is associated with the early Royal Society as its formal status is confirmed.
Peerage
Created Earl Arlington, 1st
Cooke Inquiry Joint Committee
Is elected to the joint parliamentary committee investigating Sir Thomas Cooke and East India Company affairs.
Holy Roman Emperor
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria did not demand any reparations and recognized the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor. Maximilian III promised to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne, both ruled by the Wittelsbach
Pragmatic Sanction, The
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian abandons his father's claim to Bohemia and recognizes the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria recognizes the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria recognizes the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria restores all Bavaria's lost land
Rule of Bavaria
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian III promises to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband and future Habsburgs, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne
Rule of Bohemia
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian abandons his father's claim to Bohemia and recognizes the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713
Succession
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria did not demand any reparations and recognized the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor. Maximilian III promised to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne, both ruled by the Wittelsbach
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Austria did not demand any reparations and recognized the legitimacy of Charles VII's election as Holy Roman Emperor. Maximilian III promised to support the imperial candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, and to influence the votes of the Electorate of the Palatinate and the Electorate of Cologne, both ruled by the Wittelsbach
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Bavaria pulls out of the War of Austrian Succession on the side of France against Austria
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Bavaria pulls out of the War of Austrian Succession on the side of France against Austria
Treaty of Fussen
Under the Treaty of Fussen Maximilian abandons his father's claim to Bohemia and recognizes the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713
Treaty of Fussen
Peace between Austria & Bavaria
Treaty of Fussen
Renounces the Austrian crown & promises his vote to Francis Stephen. Peace between Austria & Bavaria. Austria restores all Bavaria's lost land
Declaration of Neutrality
A declaration of neutrality to keep America out of the war between Britain & France
Invasion of Bavaria
Napoleon drives the Austrians out of Bavaria
Parliament
Parliament is dissolved after the defeat of the 1st Reform Bill in the Commons
Quadruple Alliance
Britain, France, Spain & Portugal counter the "Holy Alliance"
Bombardment of Odessa
Directs British ships in the Anglo-French bombardment of Russian military facilities at Odessa.
Bombardment of Odessa
Directs French naval participation in the Allied bombardment of Odessa.
Bombardment of Odessa
Commands HMS Arethusa and engages Russian batteries during the Allied attack on Odessa.
Defence of Odessa
Commands Russian land defences during the Anglo-French bombardment of Odessa.
Rule of Oklahoma
The Oklahoma land rush officially starts at noon as thousands of homesteaders stake claims
Purge
Decrees the expulsion of Jews from Moscow
Pravda
Works with Bolshevik press activity around Pravda.
Senate Company Communications Testimony
Gives evidence about White Star and International Mercantile Marine communications following the disaster.
Senate Navigation Testimony
Gives evidence about Titanic's position, distress signals, nearby lights and the evacuation of the ship.
Titanic Senate Hearings in Washington
Continues the Senate investigation after hearings move from New York to Washington.
Titanic Senate Inquiry Service
Serves on the Senate Commerce subcommittee examining testimony about the Titanic disaster.
Titanic Senate Inquiry Service
Participates in the Senate investigation and questions witnesses about Titanic and maritime safety.
Titanic Senate Inquiry Service
Serves on the Senate investigation examining crew testimony and the circumstances of Titanic's loss.
Titanic Senate Inquiry Service
Participates in the Senate inquiry into the causes of the Titanic disaster and related safety issues.
Titanic Senate Inquiry Service
Serves on the Senate Commerce subcommittee and participates in the investigation of Titanic's loss.
Titanic Senate Inquiry Service
Serves on the Senate subcommittee reviewing evidence concerning Titanic's sinking.
United States Senate Company Evidence
Gives Senate evidence about company communications, survivor information and White Star's relationship with International Mercantile Marine.
Washington Titanic Hearings Opened
Resumes the Titanic investigation in Washington so the full subcommittee can participate in the hearings.
Wreck Commissioner Requested
Requests appointment of a Wreck Commissioner to investigate the loss of Titanic.
Capture of Scutari
Assists Montenegro in capturing Scutari from the Turks
Capture of Vera Cruz
US forces bombard & seize the Mexican port of Vera Cruz
Army Estimates War Requirements Addressed
Addresses wartime Army estimates and the resources required for expanding operations.
British Prisoner Treatment Raised
Addresses reports concerning the treatment of British prisoners held in Germany.
Business Expertise for Military Supply Supported
Supports greater use of business expertise in Army and Navy equipment supply.
Gas Offensive Opens at Ypres
German forces release chlorine gas during the opening attack of the Second Battle of Ypres.
Poison Gas
Haber helps prepare chlorine gas use at Ypres.
Poison gas
Poison gas is first used on the Western Front, in a German attack on Canadian troops at Ypres
Second Ypres Reinforcements Ordered
French sends reinforcements toward Ypres after German gas attacks rupture sections of the Allied line.
Wartime Press Censorship Reviewed
Answers questions about press censorship and restrictions on military information.
Western Front
Poison gas is first used on the Western Front, in a German attack on Canadian troops at Ypres
April Days
Criticizes revolutionary excesses and warns against disorder after the demonstrations
April Days
Survives the crisis by moving toward a broader coalition government
Compulsory Military Training Decree
The Soviet government introduces compulsory military training for workers as it builds a more disciplined Red Army.
Treaty Negotiations
Persia, Turkey & Afghanistan sign a Treaty for mutual security
Treaty of Security
Persia, Turkey & Afghanistan sign a Treaty for mutual security
Cruiser Tonnage
Accepts treaty limits setting total American cruiser tonnage at 323,500 tons by the end of 1936.
London Naval Treaty
His administration supports the naval limitation agreement signed in London by the United States, Britain, Japan, France and Italy.
London Naval Treaty
Supports the treaty extending naval limitation to cruisers, destroyers and submarines.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the treaty for the United States while serving as Secretary of the Navy.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the naval limitation treaty as a member of the United States delegation.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the naval limitation agreement as a member of the American delegation.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the naval limitation treaty as Japan's ambassador at the British court.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the London Naval Treaty as part of the United States delegation.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the London Naval Treaty as an American delegate and senator.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the treaty as one of the United States Senate members in the American delegation.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the London Naval Treaty as chairman of the American delegation.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the London Naval Treaty for Japan while serving as Navy Minister.
London Naval Treaty Signature
Signs the treaty as a senior member of the Japanese delegation.
Naval Armament
The London Naval Treaty limits American cruiser, destroyer and submarine tonnage while establishing agreed ratios with Britain and Japan.
Treaty of Friendship
Approves a treaty of friendship between Egypt and Iraq.
Treaty of Friendship
Concludes the Egyptian-Iraqi Treaty of Friendship.
Occupation Rule Begins
Jacomoni begins governing Albania as Italy's royal representative
Royal Lieutenant Appointed
Jacomoni becomes royal lieutenant representing Victor Emmanuel III in Albania
Fuhrerbunker
Declares that the war is lost, he blames the generals and announces that he will stay on in Berlin until the end and then kill himself
Capture of Nangking
The Communists capture Nanking
KMT Government Liaison
Acts as liaison between the Kuomintang and government while continuing to influence Nationalist strategy after leaving the presidency.
Bevanite Resignation
Resigns and becomes the focus of Labour left opposition.
Resignation of Aneurin Bevan
Resigns in protest over health charges and rearmament spending.
Resignation of Harold Wilson
Resigns from the Cabinet in protest against health service charges to pay defence
Resignation of Harold Wilson
Resigns with Bevan over the health charges dispute.
Resignation of Harold Wilson
Wilson becomes a left-winger and joins Aneurin Bevan and John Freeman in resigning from the Government in protest at the introduction of National Health Service (NHS) health service charges to meet the financial demands imposed by the Korean War
Resignation of Harold Wilson
Wilson becomes a left-winger and joins Aneurin Bevan and John Freeman in resigning from the Government in protest at the introduction of National Health Service (NHS) health service charges to meet the financial demands imposed by the Korean War.
Resignation of John Freeman
Resigns alongside Bevan and Wilson over the charges dispute.
Government
The biggest atomic bomb yet is exploded watched on television by 35 million
Nuclear Power
The biggest atomic bomb yet is exploded watched on television by 35 million
Visit to London
Khrushchev pays a visit to Elizabeth II
Visit to To Elizabeth II
Khrushchev pays a visit to Elizabeth II
Assassination of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Narrowly escapes an assassination attempt
Constitution of France
Under article 16 of the Constitution de Gaulle assumes dictatorial emergency powers
Reballion of Rebels in Algiers
Calls upon the rest of the Army to join the resistance to Algerian independence
Reballion of Rebels in Algiers
Calls upon the rest of the Army to join the resistance to Algerian independence
State of Emergency
Under article 16 of the Constitution de Gaulle assumes dictatorial emergency powers
Cuba Study Group
President Kennedy asked General Maxwell D. Taylor, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Admiral Arleigh Burke and CIA Director Allen Dulles to form the Cuba Study Group, to report on lessons to learn from the failed operation
Cuba Study Group
Kennedy forms the Cuba Study Group to review the failed invasion.
Cuba Study Group
Serves on the Cuba Study Group even as CIA leadership comes under criticism for the failed invasion
Cuba Study Group
President Kennedy asked General Maxwell D. Taylor, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Admiral Arleigh Burke and CIA Director Allen Dulles to form the Cuba Study Group, to report on lessons to learn from the failed operation
Cuba Study Group Appointment
Robert Kennedy serves on the inquiry reviewing the failed operation.
Cuba Study Group Chaired
Taylor chairs the presidential inquiry into the planning and execution of the invasion.
Cuba Study Group Service
Burke serves on the presidential group examining the failed invasion.
Invasion of Cuba
President Kennedy asked General Maxwell D. Taylor, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Admiral Arleigh Burke and CIA Director Allen Dulles to form the Cuba Study Group, to report on lessons to learn from the failed operation
Taylor Inquiry Begins
Taylor begins examining decisions, intelligence and military assumptions behind the failure.
Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a Liberal minority government.
Final Vietnam Intelligence Review
McCone participated in a senior review of an Intelligence Community assessment on Vietnam while continuing to challenge assumptions behind the administration's escalation plans.
University of Aston Charter
The College of Advanced Technology receives a royal charter as the University of Aston.
Pictures of Lily
Release Pictures of Lily.
Civilian Rule Restored
Presides as constitutional civilian government is restored
Governor-General Appointed
Restores the governor-general office after military rule ends
Meeting with Manach & says Washington will open talks
Meets Manach & says Washington will open talks with China & support its United Nations membership
Meeting with Manach & says Washington will talk with
De Gaulle meets Manach & says Washington will talk with China & support United Nations membership
Regional Diplomacy
Tai participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
United Nations
De Gaulle meets Manach & says Washington will talk with China & support United Nations membership
Fairs Cup Final Away Goal
Scores Arsenal's crucial away goal in the 3-1 first-leg defeat by Anderlecht in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final.
Luxembourg Budget Treaty
Heads the German government when the Luxembourg Treaty expands the European Parliament's budgetary powers.
Luxembourg Budget Treaty
Heads the Italian government when the Luxembourg Treaty expands the European Parliament's budgetary powers.
Soyuz 10
Commands Soyuz 10, the first crewed mission sent to Salyut 1.
Lunar Rover
Uses the lunar rover during Apollo 16 exploration.
Stone Mountain Traverse
Drives the rover toward Stone Mountain during Apollo 16’s second surface EVA.
Camp David Report
Is sent to Camp David to prepare a Watergate report for Nixon but suspects he is being positioned as the administration's scapegoat.
Watergate
Dean suspected he was on the cusp of becoming the Watergate scapegoat, and so he went to Camp David, but did not write the report
Watergate
Dean suspected he was on the cusp of becoming the Watergate scapegoat, and so he went to Camp David, but did not write the report.
Watergate
Dean suspected he was on the cusp of becoming the Watergate scapegoat, and so he went to Camp David, but did not write the report.
Watergate
Nixon requested that White House Counsel John Dean write him a report about everything he knew about the Watergate matter, and he sent Dean to Camp David to write it.
Watergate
Nixon requested that White House Counsel John Dean write him a report about everything he knew about the Watergate matter, and he sent Dean to Camp David to write it.
Watergate
Dean suspected he was on the cusp of becoming the Watergate scapegoat, and so he went to Camp David, but did not write the report.
Watergate
Nixon requested that White House Counsel John Dean write him a report about everything he knew about the Watergate matter, and he sent Dean to Camp David to write it.
Bryukhanov First Ten Billion Kilowatt Hours
Marks the station's production of its first ten billion kilowatt-hours of electricity as output from the first two units expands.
Argentine Invasion of Falklands
British task force arrives in Falklands waters
Fortuna Glacier Mass Rescue
Pilots the overloaded Wessex that rescues SAS troops and helicopter crews from severe weather on the glacier.
Fortuna Glacier Rescue
Helps navigate the Wessex during the rescue of SAS personnel and crews from two helicopters lost on Fortuna Glacier.
Fortuna Glacier Rescue Crew
Serves in the Wessex crew during the rescue of SAS soldiers and stranded helicopter personnel from Fortuna Glacier.
Visit to Washington
Travels to Washington for direct talks with Alexander Haig on the American peace proposals, British withdrawal requirements and arrangements for interim administration of the Falkland Islands.
Arrest of Lech Walesa
Walesa returns to work at the Lenin Shipyard
Diplomatic Negotiations at Moscow
The US announces readiness to negotiate long term grain sales to Russia
Government
The US announces readiness to negotiate long term grain sales to Russia
1992 QB1 Discovery Published
Luu and Jewitt publish their discovery of 1992 QB1 as evidence for the long-suspected population beyond Neptune.
The Who's Tommy Broadway
The Who's Tommy opens on Broadway.
KG
Created a Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG)
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the
The French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the EU
French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the
The French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the EU. The French Foreign Miniser praises Turkeys moderation & restraint during the war
French Support for Turkish EU Membership
The French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the EU
Metallica
Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
UNMOVIC Return Readiness Briefing
Tells the Security Council that meaningful verification would require inspectors to return physically to Iraq rather than rely on remote document review.
Arrest of Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh issues an arrest warrant for opposition leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed as a plane arrives to take her arch rival, the countrys last Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, into exile in Saudi Arabia
Exile of Khaleda Zia
Bangladesh issues an arrest warrant for opposition leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed as a plane arrives to take her arch rival, the countrys last Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, into exile in Saudi Arabia
Exile of Sheikh Hasina Wajed
Bangladesh issues an arrest warrant for opposition leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed as a plane arrives to take her arch rival, the countrys last Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, into exile in Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Scrappage Scheme
The Budget introduces incentives encouraging consumers to replace older vehicles.
Large Hadron Collider Beam Intensity Record
Announces that the Large Hadron Collider has surpassed the Tevatron's hadron-collider luminosity record, increasing its discovery potential.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Keita appoints Cisse to form a government following the previous cabinet's resignation.
First Prime Minister's Questions
Starmer questions the Government at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.
Large Hadron Collider Restart
Sees proton beams circulate in the Large Hadron Collider again after more than three years of maintenance, consolidation and upgrades.
Free Breakfast Clubs Open
Free breakfast clubs begin operating in hundreds of primary schools across England.
Births on April 22
Birth of Simon Napier-Bell
Birth of Simon Napier-Bell
Deaths on April 22
Death of Villeneuve
Dies after returning to France from captivity.
Death of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Narrowly escapes an assassination attempt
Death of Richard Milhous Nixon
Death of Richard Nixon
Battles on April 22
Battle of Bicocca
Repulses Marshal Lautrecs attack but with heavy loss
Battle of Augusta
Injutred during an incoclusive Battle against Duquesne off the Gulf of Augusta
Battle of Eckmuhl
Napoleon drives the Austrians out of Bavaria
Battle of Eckmuhl
Napoleon drives the Austrians out of Bavaria
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Alderson commands the Canadian Division at Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Currie commands Canadian troops under gas attack at Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Belgian forces hold positions near Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Deimling commands units during the gas attack at Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Albrecht commands German forces during Second Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Poison gas is first used on the Western Front, in a German attack on Canadian troops at Ypres
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
French troops are hit by the first gas attack at Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Smith-Dorrien warns about the danger around Ypres.
Battle of Berlin
Declares that the war is lost, he blames the generals and announces that he will stay on in Berlin until the end and then kill himself
Battle of Seelow Heights
Hitler ordered that Weidling be executed by firing squad on receiving a report that he had fled in the face of advancing Soviet forces, which was in defiance of standing orders to the contrary. As such, Weidlings actions required a death sentence. Weidling had not fled, and the sentence was called off when he dramatically appeared at the Fuhrerbunker to clear up the misunderstanding
Battle of Imjin River
Carries out a defensive action against the North Koreans