February 22

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2022

Dubai's stunning Museum of the Future officially opened with a light show performance for its visitors.

2018

Malaysia's leader created an uproar when he announced he favors quinoa over the national dish of rice.

2018

Analysis of 65,000-year-old cave paintings in Spain revealed that Neanderthals were the first artists long before humans.

2017

Transgender people were no longer allowed to use public toilets after Obama's rule was rebuked by Donald Trump.

2017

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope discovered a star with seven Earth-sized planets orbiting it.

2006

The UK's biggest robbery happened, where at least six thieves stole £53 million.

1997

The first cloned animal from an adult animal cell was announced.

1979

The Caribbean island state of Saint Lucia gained its independence from the United Kingdom.

1956

Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' debuted on the music charts. It is known as his first hit song.

1935

Planes were banned from passing over the White House.

1892

Oscar Wilde's 'Lady Windermere' premiered at St James Theatre, London, UK.

1881

A 3,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian obelisk called 'Cleopatra's Needle' was erected in Central Park, New York, US.

1495

King Charles VIII of France entered Naples to claim the city's throne.

1371

Robert Stewart ascended to the Scottish throne, marking the beginning of the House of Stewart.