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Historical Events on October 22

6 notable historical events happened on October 22 throughout history.

9 famous birthdays on October 22 — including Ivan Bunin, Ernst Öpik, Doris Lessing

19th Century1 event

1895
general

Montparnasse derailment — train accident on 22 October 1895

20th Century3 events

1944
war

Battle of Angaur — 1944 battle of the Pacific campaign in World War II on the island of Angaur in the Palau Islands

1967
general

1967 Mexican Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1967

2000
general

2000 Malaysian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2000

21st Century2 events

2005
culture

Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest — television programme

2017
general

2017 United States Grand Prix — motor car race