Siege of Naples
Charles VIII, with his General Louis II de La Tr‚moille, enters Naples almost without opposition
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On this date in world history
February 22 in History
This permanent archive page contains 129 World History Database records for February 22, spanning 1371 to 2022. Recorded topics include Death of David II; Siege of Naples; Birth of Edmund Tudor.
Total: 129Events: 113Births: 7Deaths: 6Battles: 2Coronations: 1Countries: 23
Events on February 22
Arrest of Thomas Seymour
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
Plot
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
Treason
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
Trial
Charged by the Privy Council with thirty-three charges of treason
Purge
James I orders all Priests out of the realm
Dialogue Presented to Grand Duke
Galileo presents his newly published Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems to Grand Duke Ferdinando II.
Irish Government Instructions
Charles ordered that Wentworth's administrative conditions be entered in the council book.
Preparation for Irish Government
Wentworth secured safeguards intended to prevent courtiers from undermining his Irish authority.
Assembly of Notables Opening
Louis XVI opened the Assembly of Notables to seek support for fiscal reforms intended to address the monarchy's worsening financial crisis.
Rule of Armenia
Under the Treaty of Turkmanchai Russia retains part of Armenia
Treaty of Turkmanchai
Russia retains a part of Armenia & exclusive rights to keep a Navy on the Caspian Sea. Ends the war
Renkioi Hospital
Brunel completes his modular hospital design six days after receiving the commission.
Abdication
Is forced to abdicate by political opponents.
Speech
Gives a militant speech to encourage Ulster Protestants in Belfast
Fast Armoured Cruiser Outline Settled
Fisher's design committee settles the outline of the fast armoured cruiser later developed as the Invincible class.
Discovery of Achilles
Discovers Achilles, the first recognized asteroid sharing Jupiter's orbit near a stable Lagrange point.
Second Relief Voyage Arrives
The ship brings supplies and additional transport animals.
Terra Nova Returns to Cape Evans
Terra Nova returns to Cape Evans during the expedition's second season.
Home Defence Arrangements Reviewed
Addresses parliamentary questions concerning home defence during the continuing war.
Demonstrations
The Tsarleaves Moscow for Mogliev, the security of Moscow is entrusted to Beliaev
Demonstrations
Leaves Moscow for Mogliev, the security of Moscow is entrusted to Beliaev
Exile of Nicholas II
Departs for Mogliev
February Revolution
The Tsar leaves for the General Headquarters in Mogilev
Negotiations
Duma & Soviet representitives reach agreement on the basis of an 8 point program
Operation Alberich
The German withdrawal plan toward the Siegfried Line is accelerated by a preliminary retirement.
Programme-Alberich
The Alberich programme for German retreat to the Siegried Line is accelerated
Execution
A decree by Lenin authorizes summary execution of opponents
Ice March
Leads the Volunteer Army in the retreat known as the Ice March.
Rostov Withdrawal
Withdraws as Red forces threaten the Volunteer Army base.
Rule of Finland
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Rule of Finland
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Rule of Ukraine
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Rule of Ukraine
Germany claims the Baltic states, Finland and Ukraine from Russia
Socialist Fatherland
Lenins decree, "the Socialist fatherland in danger!" is issued
Economy of Russia
With the ongoing turn to a market-based system of production as part of the New Economic Policy (NEP), very real constraints exist on the possible extent of central planning during the initial phase of Gosplan
Gosplan
Initially Gosplan has an advisery function, with its entire staff consisting of just 34 people selected on the basis of academic expertise in specialized aspects of industry; just 7 are members of the Russian Communist Party (Bolsheviks). Appointed head of Gosplan
Gosplan
Gosplan is formally established by a Sovnarkom decree.
Gosplan
Initially Gosplan has an advisery function, with its entire staff consisting of just 34 people selected on the basis of academic expertise in specialized aspects of industry. just 7 are members of the Russian Communist Party (Bolsheviks).
Gosplan
With the ongoing turn to a market-based system of production as part of the New Economic Policy (NEP), very real constraints exist on the possible extent of central planning during the initial phase of Gosplan.
Strike
Calls off the strike in Shanghai
Auxiliary Police
Authorizes SA, SS and Stahlhelm members as auxiliary police in Prussia, strengthening Nazi street power before the election.
Foreign Affairs Debate
Criticises the weakening of collective resistance to the dictators in a major Commons foreign-affairs debate.
Foreign Affairs Debate after Leaving Office
Speaks from the back benches after leaving the Foreign Office and explains his concerns about the direction of British diplomacy.
Foreign Affairs Debate on Collective Security
Presses Labour's case for collective security rather than bilateral concessions to the fascist powers.
Foreign Affairs Motion of Censure
Moves a motion of censure over the government’s conduct of foreign affairs after Anthony Eden’s resignation.
End of First Paul-Henri Spaak Government
The First Paul-Henri Spaak Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Hubert Pierlot Government
Begins the Hubert Pierlot Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Ministry of Supply
In the Commons Churchill calls for a Ministry of Supply
Enthronement
Tenzin Gyatso is enthroned as the 14th Dalai Lama at the Potala Palace.
Commonwealth
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made
Commonwealth
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made
Invasion of Greece
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made. A meeting attended by Eden and the Greek leadership, including King George II, Prime Minister Alexandros Koryzis and Papagos takes place in Athens on February 22
Invasion of Greece
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made. A meeting attended by Eden and the Greek leadership, including King George II, Prime Minister Alexandros Koryzis and Papagos takes place in Athens on February 22
Invasion of Greece
Meets Wavell, Eden and Dill who are seeking a senior commander to lead reinforcements to Greece
US Army Air Force (USAAF) European HQ is established at Daws Hill
US Army Air Force (USAAF) European HQ is established at Daws Hill, High Wycombe (Bucks)
USAAF
US Army Air Force (USAAF) European HQ is established at Daws Hill, High Wycombe (Bucks)
Unternehmen Blau
Model prepares for the withdrawal from Rhzev
Cold War Commentary
Kerensky continues political activity connected with cold war commentary.
Succession
Cabinet decides to grant Prince Philip the title, Prince of the United Kingdom
Succession
Cabinet grants Philip the title, Prince of the United Kingdom, Churchills suggestion
UAR
Proclaims the United Arab Republic after Egypt and Syria approve their union.
United Arab Republic
Proclaims the union of Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
Beatles, The
The Beatles "Please Please Me" tops the UK charts
Beatles, The
The Beatles "Please Please Me" tops the UK charts
Everett Glover Gathering
Oswald and Marina attended Everett Glover's gathering on February 22, 1963, where Marina met Ruth Paine.
Everett Glover Gathering
Ruth Paine met Lee and Marina Oswald at a gathering hosted by Everett Glover, where Russian-speaking guests had been invited to meet the couple.
Siege of Da Nang
General Westmoreland requests 2 battalions of US Marines to protect the American air base at Da Nang from 6000 Vietcong
Aden
The Government announces that British forces will withdraw from Aden as part of the defence review.
Defence Review
The Defence Review sets out plans to reduce overseas commitments while retaining a limited East of Suez role.
Junction City
The U.S. & South Vietnamese forces begin Operation Junction City
Recognition of Bangladesh
Bhutto's government later recognizes Bangladesh as an independent state.
Senate Watergate Investigation Planning
Discusses with Nixon the developing Senate Watergate investigation, John Dean's activities, minority counsel arrangements and possible White House responses.
Watergate IRS Questions
Discusses Internal Revenue Service issues and John Dean's activities during a broader review of the Watergate investigation.
Watergate Minority Counsel
Reviews the role of Senator Howard Baker's minority counsel, including Fred Thompson, as the Senate Watergate investigation takes shape.
Diplomatic Relations with Bangladesh
Pakistan recognizes Bangladesh during the Islamic Summit in Lahore.
Independence of Bangladesh
Pakistan officially recognizes Bangladesh
Recognition of Bangladesh
Bhutto's government establishes formal relations with independent Bangladesh.
Recognition of Bangladesh
Pakistan officially recognizes Bangladesh
Second Islamic Summit
Pakistan hosts leaders of Muslim states at the Lahore Islamic Summit.
Independence of Great Britain
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
Independence of Scotland
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
Release From Federal Custody
Hunt was released after serving roughly thirty-three months in custody for his Watergate convictions.
Charon
An IAU circular reports confirming mutual-event observations, after which Pluto's large satellite is officially named Charon.
Ceasefire
Iraq agreed to a Soviet-proposed ceasefire agreement
Ceasefire
Iraq agreed to a Soviet-proposed ceasefire agreement
Conditional Withdrawal Proposal
Iraq offers withdrawal terms that the coalition rejects as conditional and incomplete.
Final Coalition Ultimatum
Bush gives Iraq a final deadline to begin an immediate and unconditional withdrawal.
Kuwaiti Oil Wells Ignited
Iraqi forces set large numbers of Kuwaiti oil wells ablaze.
Scorched-Earth Retreat
The fires cause immense economic and environmental damage.
Siege of Kuwaiti Oil Wells
Hundreds of oil wells are set alight by Iraq as it faces defeat, extinguished Nov 3
Soviet Peace Proposal
Gorbachev proposes a timetable for Iraqi withdrawal and an end to fighting.
Soviet-Brokered Withdrawal Offer
Saddam accepts a Soviet proposal containing conditions unacceptable to the coalition.
Withdrawal Terms Announced
Bush publishes coalition conditions that could prevent the ground campaign.
Conference of Belfast
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
Framework Documents
Supports publication of the joint British-Irish Framework Documents on future political relationships.
International Conference at Belfast
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
International Conference at Belfast
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
Al-Qaeda
Bin Laden issues fatwa calling for attacks on US citizens
Galileo February Io Flyby
Galileo flies about 198 kilometres above Io, obtaining close measurements of its active volcanic environment.
Chairman Takes Office
Bozidar Matic becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Northern Rock Transfer Order
Northern Rock formally transfers into temporary public ownership.
Defiant National Address
Gaddafi vows to remain in Libya and suppress the expanding uprising.
American Sniper Academy Nomination
Receives a Best Picture nomination as producer of American Sniper.
Boris Johnson Leave Decision
Criticises Boris Johnson's decision to support Leave, arguing that uncertainty about such a fundamental choice favours remaining in the European Union.
Brexit
Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.
Brexit
Supports the Remain campaign as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Remain Campaign
Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.
Icon Award
Receives the BRITs Icon Award, adding to his record haul of BRIT trophies.
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
Bajwa oversees the launch of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, a nationwide campaign intended to consolidate earlier counterterrorism operations.
TRAPPIST-1 Atmospheres
De Wit uses Hubble spectra to test atmospheres of Earth-sized TRAPPIST-1 planets and finds no evidence for thick hydrogen envelopes on the inner worlds.
Michael Bloomberg Endorsement
Says he supports Michael Bloomberg during the 2020 presidential campaign.
Recognition Treaties
Signs treaties with separatist authorities before the invasion.
Births on February 22
Birth of Edmund Tudor
Birth of Edmund Tudor, 6th child of Henry VII
Birth of George Washington
Birth of George Washington
Birth of Robert Baden-Powell
Birth of Robert Baden-Powell
Birth of Alfred Duff Cooper
Birth of Alfred Duff Cooper
Birth of John Mills
Birth of John Mills, born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills
Birth of Edward Moore Ted Kennedy
Birth of Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy
Birth of Julie Walters
Julie Walters is born in Edgbaston and later becomes an acclaimed actor.
Deaths on February 22
Death of David II
Death of David II, in Edinburgh Castle
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Henry, Duke of Cornwall, Henry VIII's first son.
Death of Henry VIII
Henry, Duke of Cornwall, the first surviving child of Catherine and Henry, dies after seven weeks.
Death of Prince Henry
Prince Henry dies weeks after celebrations for his birth.
Death of Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin
A decree by Lenin authorizes summary execution of opponents
Death of David Ferrie
David Ferrie died in New Orleans from a ruptured blood vessel at the base of the brain shortly after being named in Jim Garrison's assassination investigation.
Battles on February 22
Battle of Manila
Suicidally chooses to destroy the Intramuros & loses over 16,000 Japanese dead. Manila is isolated from Yamashita main forces. Ignores Yamashitas orders not to defend the city
Battle of Hoa Binh
Compels the French to withdraw from Hoa Binh southwest of Hanoi
Coronations on February 22
Scottish Coronation
Mary of Guise is crowned Queen Consort of Scotland