Much of what has happened is rather bland. Sporting events have been won (Tara Lipinski for example won the World Women's Figure Skating Championship on this day in 1997 as Debi Thomas won hers on March 22, 1986) as even less important things have occurred (the Rutles, Eric Idle's spoof of the Beatles, played on NBC TV on 3/22/1978). Political events feature prominently, from the relatively recent South Dakota abortion restrictions in 2011 all the way back to Thomas Jefferson's installation as the first US Secretary of State way back in 1790 as well as many local and world governmental happenings. Religion too has its share of March 22: Anne Hutchinson was famously expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1638 while the Catholic Church elected Stephen II Pope in 752.
President Franklin Roosevelt allowed somehow for 'near beer', beer with 3.2% alcohol, along with wine to be sold in New York: this about nine months before Prohibition ended in the United States later in 1933. For you hockey fans, Montreal AAA defeated the Ottawa Generals 3-1 in the first Stanley Cup game ever played. Golf fans may note that the first Masters tournament began on March 22, 1934.
We could go on and on. For those interested in doing just that, look here: http://www.brainyhistory.com/days/march_22.html We're sure there are more detailed resources elsewhere, and do not doubt that there is something for everyone on this date in history. Neither do we doubt that terrible things happened on various March 22nds, something you will notice to your horror and chagrin if you read that list on Brainy History. We will conclude by pointing out what may be the most significant event ever on March 22. On this in day in 1457, the Gutenberg Bible become the first printed book. The printing press was created, for which we are tremendously thankful. We wouldn't have this mode of communication without it.
With that, have a great March 22, 2015.
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