On This Day in History - April 22

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What Happened On This Day In History - April 22

1970 April 22

1970-04-22

Earth Day was celebrated for the first time. Earth day aims to celebrate and create awareness about the earth's fragile environment.

1990 April 22

1990-04-22

Lebanon release U.S. hostage Robert Polhill after 39 months

2011 April 22

2011-04-22

The Pope, Benedict XVI, becomes the first pontiff to participate in a televised interview session, pre-recorded for Italian television.

2012 April 22

2012-04-22

Officals in Egypt reject a deeply unpopular agreement to supply Israel with natural gas; the agreement was made by former President of Egypt Hosni Mubarek.