March 22

Saturday 22, 1997:

Tara Lipinski, age 14 years and 10 months, becomes the youngest champion of the women's world figure skating competition.

Thursday 22, 1945:

The Arab League is founded when a charter is adopted in Cairo, Egypt.

Friday 22, 1895:

First display (a private screening) of motion pictures by Auguste and Louis Lumière.

Thursday 22, 1894:

The first playoff game for the Stanley Cup starts.

Wednesday 22, 1809:

Charles XIII succeeds Gustav IV Adolf to the Swedish throne.

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