Today in history 22

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

1789: The first African American member of Congress, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, is elected to represent the Northwest Territory.

1847: The United States annexes New Mexico.

1862: The Homestead Act is signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln, allowing settlers to claim up to 160 acres of public land for free, provided they live on it and farm it for five years.

1919: The Paris Peace Conference opens, marking the beginning of the Treaty of Versailles negotiations that will end World War I.

1942: The United States and the United Kingdom sign the Lend-Lease Agreement, allowing the two countries to share military equipment and supplies during World War II.

1967: The United States launches the Surveyor 3 spacecraft, which will land on the Moon and return to Earth with samples.

1980: The United States Olympic hockey team, made up of amateur and collegiate players, defeats the heavily favored Soviet Union team 4-3 in the "Miracle on Ice" game during the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

2011: The Egyptian Revolution of 2011 reaches its climax as President Hosni Mubarak resigns, marking the end of his 30-year rule.

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