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Discover what happened on October 22 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Oct 22, 2012 · What happened on this day in history, October 22. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on October 22.
1739 – The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. 1746 – The College of New Jersey (later renamed Princeton University) receives its charter. 1777 – American Revolutionary War: American defenders of Fort Mercer on the Delaware River repulse repeated Hessian attacks in the Battle of Red Bank.
Sukkot (Day 6), Israel. Today in history – which major historical events happened on October 22? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
U.S. reveals Soviet missile sites in Cuba. President Kennedy orders a naval and air blockade on further shipment of military equipment to Cuba. Following a confrontation that threatens nuclear war, Kennedy and Khrushchev agree on October 28 on a formula to end the crisis.
1950 - The Los Angeles Rams set an NFL record by defeating the Baltimore Colts 70-27. It was a record score for a regular season game. 1954 - The Federal Republic of Germany was invited to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 1959 - "Take Me Along" opened on Broadway.
What happened on this day in history: The world's first successful parachute jump is made in 1797, bank robber "Pretty Boy" Floyd is killed by the FBI in 1934, and other important events on October 22.
