May 22 in History

22 May in History – 505 years ago

Captivity of Moctezuma II

North America 1520: Captivity of Moctezuma II

Soon after arriving in Tenochtitlan, Cortés seized Moctezuma and, through him, became... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Southern Asia 1941: Anglo–Iraqi War
Southern Asia 1941
Anglo–Iraqi War
In April 1941 the British-backed government of Iraq was overthrown in a coup. The new government...
Historical Atlas of North America 1520: Captivity of Moctezuma II
North America 1520
Captivity of Moctezuma II
Soon after arriving in Tenochtitlan, Cortés seized Moctezuma and, through him, became indirect...
 

on 22 May 1942

Mexico declares war on Axis Powers

All Events on 22 May

  1942
Mexico declares war on Axis Powers
starts   1850
Grinnell expedition; finds remains of Franklin’s camp
starts   1843
First major migration along Oregon Trail
  1520
Spanish massacre Aztecs in Great Temple of Tenochtitlan
starts   101
Romans invade and defeat Dacia*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 22 May for purposes of Omniatlas

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