Today in history 122

Here are some historical events that occurred on February 22nd:

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• The Fifth Crusade is launched by Pope Honorius III.

1495

• The Treaty of Senlis is signed, ending the League of the Public Weal in France.

1647

• The English Civil War: Robert Hammond and Henry Ireton take control of the Parliamentarian army, replacing Oliver Cromwell.

1789

• The first African American Episcopal Church is organized in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1861

• Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States.

1911

• The first official flight of the United States Army Signal Corps takes place, with Captain Charles F. Chandler at the controls.

1942

• The Battle of Singapore begins, as Japanese forces invade the British colony.

1967

• The first Super Bowl is played, with the Green Bay Packers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.

1980

• The United States Olympic hockey team defeats Finland 4-2 to win the gold medal at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics.

These are just a few of the many historical events that occurred on February 22nd.