Today in history 42

A specific year! Here are some notable events that occurred on February 22nd throughout history:

42 AD: The Roman Emperor Claudius I is assassinated, and his nephew Nero succeeds him.

1784: The Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the American Revolutionary War.

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.

1919: The Paris Peace Conference opens, marking the beginning of the Treaty of Versailles negotiations.

1942: The United States and the United Kingdom sign the Lend-Lease Agreement, allowing the two nations to share military equipment and supplies.

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

1980: The United States Olympic hockey team defeats the Soviet Union 4-3 in the "Miracle on Ice" game during the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

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