On October 22, history records 58 notable events, 204 famous births and 91 deaths, spanning the years 362 to 1746.
Events on this day include: The temple of Apollo at Daphne, outside Antioch, is destroyed in a mysterious fire. (362); The Council of Chalcedon adopts the Chalcedonian Creed regarding the divine and human nature of Jesus Christ. (451).
Notable people born on October 22 include Qian Weijun (955), William IX, Duke of Aquitaine (1071), Emperor Juntoku (1197).
Notable figures who died on this day include Itzamnaaj K'awiil (726), Charles Martel (741), Prince Abo (842).
Events on 22 October 58
See all →The temple of Apollo at Daphne, outside Antioch, is destroyed in a mysterious fire.
The Council of Chalcedon adopts the Chalcedonian Creed regarding the divine and human nature of Jesus Christ.
Ahmad ibn Kayghalagh leads a raid against the Byzantine Empire from Tarsus. He reaches the Halys River and takes 4,000-5,000 captives.[1]
The 1383-85 Crisis in Portugal: King Fernando dies without a male heir to the Portuguese throne, sparking a period of civil war and disorder.
Scilly naval disaster: Four British naval vessels run aground on the Isles of Scilly because of faulty navigation. In response, the first Longitude Act is enacted in 1714.
The College of New Jersey (later renamed Princeton University) receives its charter.
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Birthdays on 22 October 204
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