The French Revolution of 1848, which would lead to the establishment of the French Second Republic, begins. The French Revolution of 1848 erupted from a…
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22 February 1959
Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500. Lee Petty made history on February 22, 1959, by winning the inaugural Daytona 500, a race that would…
22 February 1959
Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 is an iconic NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) event that takes place…
22 February 1959
Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 is a special event in the world of motorsports, particularly in the United States, for…
22 February 2011
New Zealand’s second deadliest earthquake strikes Christchurch, killing 185 people
22 February 2011
New Zealand’s second deadliest earthquake happens in Christchurch, killing 185 people. At 12.51 p.m. on Tuesday 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake caused severe…
22 February 1986
The People Power Revolution starts in the Philippines. EDSA People Power revolution timeline: Day 1 February 22, 1986 Midnight Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile and…
22 February 1959
Lee Petty wins the very first Daytona 500. On this day in 1959, Lee Petty defeats Johnny Beauchamp in a photo finish at the just-opened…