April 22

Saturday 22, 1978:

The Blues Brothers make their first appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Wednesday 22, 1964:

The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair opens for its first season.

Thursday 22, 1954:

Red Scare: Army-McCarthy Hearings begin.

Wednesday 22, 1863:

American Civil War: Grierson's Raid begins – troops under Union Colonel Benjamin Grierson attack central Mississippi.

Friday 22, 1836:

Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto forces under Texas General Sam Houston capture Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna.