March 22 in History

22 March in History – 159 years ago

Chincha Islands War

South America 1866: Chincha Islands War

In 1864 Spain occupied Peru's Chincha Islands following a diplomatic dispute between the two... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of South America 1866: Chincha Islands War
South America 1866
Chincha Islands War
In 1864 Spain occupied Peru's Chincha Islands following a diplomatic dispute between the two...
Historical Atlas of North America 1863: French Intervention in Mexico
North America 1863
French Intervention in Mexico
Bankrupt after its Reform War, Mexico had suspended its debt repayments in 1861, prompting...
 

Starting on 22 March 1942

British attempt to persuade Indian nationalists to cooperate in WWII fails

All Events on 22 March

starts   1945
Allies cross Rhine & overrun Germany
starts   1942
British attempt to persuade Indian nationalists to cooperate in WWII fails
starts   1940
All-India Muslim League calls for creation of Pakistan
  1916
Yuan Shikai restores Republic of China
ends   1904
Ovimbundu uprising in Portuguese Angola
  1866
Bolivia declares war on Spain
starts   1849
Austria defeats Sardinia at Novara
  1848
Republic declared in Venice
ends   1848
Milan revolts against Austria
ends   1829
Great Powers push for Greek autonomy
starts   1822
Ottomans massacre Greeks on Chios
  238
Gordian I proclaimed Emperor in Africa
  106
Romans annex Nabataean Kingdom
*Actual date uncertain; set to 22 March for purposes of Omniatlas

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