The Caning of Senator Charles Sumner

On May 22, 1856

Senator Brooks from South Carolina used a cane to hit a Massachusetts Senator, Charles Sumner, after Sumner criticized slave owners.

This Day in History - May 22

1849

Abraham Lincoln received a patent for a device that would lift a boat over shoals and obstructions.

1762

The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most famous landmarks, was opened to the public by Pope Clement XIII.

1995

Two new moons of Saturn were found in photos from the Hubble Space Telescope by Astronomers Amanda S. Bosh and Andrew S. Rivkin.

1799

Napoleon stated his support of re-establishing Jerusalem for Jews.

1868

The Reno Gang robbed its fourth train.

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