April 22 has been a pivotal date in history, notably in 1889 when the Oklahoma Land Rush commenced, leading to rapid settlement and the foundation of Oklahoma City and Guthrie. In 1915, German forces introduced chlorine gas in battle during World War I, highlighting the war's destructive advancements. The first Earth Day occurred in 1970, galvanizing 20 million people to advocate for environmental awareness. Other historical notes include the death of former U.S. President Richard Nixon in 1994 and a significant raid involving Elian Gonzalez in 2000.
On April 22, 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon, allowing thousands of homesteaders to claim land, establishing cities like Oklahoma City and Guthrie.
In 1970, Earth Day originated, engaging 20 million Americans in events aimed at promoting environmental protections.
Richard Nixon, the 37th president and first to resign, passed away on April 22, 1994, just four days following a stroke.
The first full-scale use of chlorine gas by German forces in 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres resulted in thousands of Allied deaths.
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