October 22

Friday 22, 1999:

Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy France government during World War II, is jailed for crimes against humanity.

Saturday 22, 1966:

The Supremes become the first all-female music group to attain a No. 1 selling album (The Supremes A' Go-Go).

Thursday 22, 1953:

Laos gains independence from France.

Tuesday 22, 1907:

Panic of 1907: A run on Knickerbocker Trust Company stock sets events in motion that will lead to a depression.

Tuesday 22, 1844:

The Great Disappointment: the second coming of Jesus and the end of the World failed to take place, despite the predictions of William Miller, disillusioning many adherents of Millerism.