18 significant historical events occurred on February 22. February 22 has seen various historical events over the years. Noteworthy events on this date include the Adams–Onís Treaty of 1819, which transferred Florida from Spain to the United States, and the Treaty of Turkmenchay in 1828, which ended the Russo-Persian War. The date is also known for cultural moments like the "Miracle on Ice" hockey victory at the 1980 Winter Olympics and the 87th Academy Awards ceremony in 2015.
24 famous birthdays on February 22
Including J. Michael Bishop, Renato Dulbecco, Konstantin Päts
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th Century
2 events17th Century
2 events18th Century
2 events19th Century
4 eventsTreaty of Turkmenchay — agreement between Qajar Iran and Imperial Russia that concluded the Russo-Persian War of 1826–28
20th Century
1 event21st Century
7 events87th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 2014
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