April 22
April 22 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 253 days remain until the year's end. It falls in spring (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Taurus.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On April 22 the Sun's declination is approximately +12.3°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a April 22.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- Earth Day (worldwide, since 1970)
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
1864 — The phrase "In God We Trust" was first authorised on U.S. coinage. ↗(162 years ago)more
"In God We Trust" is the official motto of the United States, the U.S. state of Florida, and the nation of Nicaragua. It was adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1956, via a joint resolution, replacing E pluribus unum, which had been the de facto motto since the initial design of the Great Seal of the United States.
1889 — The Land Run of 1889 in Oklahoma began at noon. ↗(137 years ago)more
The Land Rush of 1889 was the first land run into the Unassigned Lands of the former western portion of the federal Indian Territory, which had decades earlier since the 1830s been assigned to the Creek and Seminole native peoples.
1915 — German troops used poison-gas (chlorine) at the Second Battle of Ypres — the first large-scale use of chemical weapons in war. ↗(111 years ago)more
The Second Battle of Ypres was fought from 22 April – 25 May 1915, during the First World War, for control of the tactically valuable high ground to the east and the south of the Flemish town of Ypres, in western Belgium. The First Battle of Ypres had been fought the previous autumn.
1970 — The first Earth Day was observed across the United States. ↗(56 years ago)more
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
Notable births
1707 — Henry Fielding, English novelist (Tom Jones). ↗(319 years ago)more
Henry Fielding was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His famous novels include Shamela (1741), Joseph Andrews (1742), The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749) and Amelia (1751). Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel.
1870 — Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary. ↗(156 years ago)more
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He was the first head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 until his death in 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death.
1937 — Jack Nicholson, American actor. ↗(89 years ago)more
John Joseph Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, often playing charismatic rebels fighting against the social structure.
Notable deaths
1994 — Richard Nixon, 37th U.S. President. ↗(32 years ago)more
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until his resignation in 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he represented California in both houses of the United States Congress before serving as the 36th vice president under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. His presidency saw the reduction of U.S.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (113) | 113 · prime |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (253) | 11 × 23 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 22042026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +12.27° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 59 days |