October 22
Thursday 22, 1981:
The United States Federal Labor Relations Authority votes to decertify the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization for its strike the previous August.
Friday 22, 1976:
Red dye #4 is banned by the US Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. The dye is still used in Canada.
Thursday 22, 1953:
Laos gains independence from France.
Saturday 22, 1910:
Dr. Crippen is convicted at the Old Bailey of poisoning his wife and was subsequently hanged at Pentonville Prison in London.
Monday 22, 1883:
The Metropolitan Opera House in New York opens with a performance of Gounod's Faust (opera).
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