Take a look at what happened on this day, 22 March in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day.
ON THIS DAY: 22 MARCH
1985 | At Vienna, the Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer is signed, including South Africa as a signatory.
2020 | In an effort to stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the largest-ever self-imposed curfew in the nation.
2021 | A mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado claimed ten lives.
1997 | Tara Lipinski, aged 14 years and nine months, became the youngest women’s World Figure Skating Champion.
2020 | Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the prime minister of Greece, declared the first-ever self-imposed curfew and a nationwide lockdown to stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading.
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BIRTHDAYS
1980 | South African actress, Kandyse McClure.
1989 | South African rugby union player, Coenie Oosthuizen.
1947 | American author and producer, James Patterson.
1979 | Dominican baseball player, Juan Uribe.
1941 | English singer-songwriter and guitarist, Jeremy Clyde.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2001 | Canadian businessman, academic, and civil servant, Robert Fletcher Shaw, 91.
2002 | Swiss violinist and conductor, Rudolf Baumgartner, 85.
2003 | English journalist, Terry Lloyd, 51.
2004 | Turkish-American astronomer and academic, Janet Akyüz Mattei, 61.
2001 | Turkish soldier and pilot,Sabiha Gökçen, 88.
SPORTS
1889 | On this day, Sheffield United were formed at the Adelphi Hotel, Sheffield, by the President of the Sheffield Cricket Club, Sir Charles Clegg.
ENTERTAINMENT
1994 | Pantera released “Far Beyond Driven”, on this day, one of the few heavy metal albums to reach #1 in America.
AFRICA FACT
Davido has performed in more countries than any other African Artiste. He has performed in over 70 countries.
