This Day In History : March 22

1985 United States

NASA's 3rd Space Shuttle Mission: Columbia 3 Launches

On March 22, 1982, NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia embarks on its third mission, STS-3. The shuttle, carrying scientific experiments and payloads, marks a key milestone in the Space Shuttle program. The mission contributes valuable data and experience for future space exploration endeavors.

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Discover what happened on March 22 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries,
famous births and notable deaths.

Births on This Day, March 22
  • 1868 Robert A. Millikan

    American physicist who discovered photoelectric effect, Nobel 1923

  • 1926 Julius Marmur

    American biochemist and geneticist (DNA research)

  • 1799 Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander

    German astronomer, cataloguer of 324,188 stars

  • 1799 Joseph Saxton

    American inventor, photographer and watchmaker

  • 1768 Bryan Donkin

    English mechanical engineer and inventor

Deaths on This Day, March 22
  • 2007 Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti

    Indian philosopher

  • 2010 James Black

    Scottish pharmacologist, developer of treatments for heart disease (propranolol) and stomach ulcers (cimetidine), Nobel Prize for Medicine 1988

  • 1960 Agnes Arber

    English biologist and philosopher

  • 1858 Eeltsje Hiddes Halbertsma

    Dutch Frisian physician, writer, and poet

  • 1952 D. S. Senanayake

    Ceylonese politician and leader of Sri Lankan independence movement, 1st Prime Minister of Ceylon, 1947-52

1946

Britain Signs Treaty Granting Independence to Jordan

On March 22, 1946, Britain signs a treaty granting independence to Jordan, formally ending its mandate over the region. The treaty recognizes Jordan as a sovereign state, with Abdullah I as its first king. This significant step in Jordan’s history marks the beginning of its journey as an independent nation.
1985

NASA Launches Intelsat VA F-10 Satellite

On March 22, 1985, NASA successfully launches the Intelsat VA F-10 satellite, enhancing global communication capabilities. The satellite, part of the Intelsat series, improves telecommunications and broadcast services worldwide. This launch marks a significant advancement in satellite technology and international connectivity.
1993

Intel Produces First Pentium Microprocessor

On March 22, 1993, Intel Corporation introduces the first Pentium microprocessor, revolutionizing computer performance with its advanced architecture. This groundbreaking processor marks a major leap in computing power and efficiency. The Pentium series becomes a cornerstone of modern personal and professional computing.
1972

US Congress Sends Equal Rights Amendment to States for Ratification

On March 22, 1972, the United States Congress approves and sends the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the states for ratification. The amendment aims to ensure equal rights regardless of sex, marking a crucial step in the fight for gender equality. The process begins to secure support across the nation for constitutional change.
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