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Today in History April 22: Former President Richard Nixon dies on this day in 1994

Today in History April 22: Former President Richard Nixon dies on this day in 1994
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Today in History April 22: Former President Richard Nixon dies on this day in 1994
There’s a lot to look back on in history for April 22. Here are a couple of notable moments.1994: In New York, former President Richard Nixon dies at age 81. The news came just days after he suffered a stroke. 2000: Elian Gonzalez seized by federal agents in Miami. He was later reunited with his father in Cuba1889: The Oklahoma Land Rush begins at noon. Thousands of hopeful homesteaders run to stake claims to new land. 1970: Millions of Americans concerned about the environment celebrate the first Earth Day. 1937: Actor Jack Nicholson was born on this day in Neptune, New Jersey. He turns 82 years old today. Learn more about historic April 22 moments in the video player above.

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There’s a lot to look back on in history for April 22. Here are a couple of notable moments.

1994: In New York, former President Richard Nixon dies at age 81. The news came just days after he suffered a stroke.

2000: Elian Gonzalez seized by federal agents in Miami. He was later reunited with his father in Cuba

1889: The Oklahoma Land Rush begins at noon. Thousands of hopeful homesteaders run to stake claims to new land.

1970: Millions of Americans concerned about the environment celebrate the first Earth Day.

1937: Actor Jack Nicholson was born on this day in Neptune, New Jersey. He turns 82 years old today.

Learn more about historic April 22 moments in the video player above.