This day in History, April 22

1509- Henry VIII ascends the throne of England after death of his father.

1864- US Congress passes Coinage Act which mandates inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" be placed on all coins minted as US Currency.

1876 - Boston Red Stockings defeat Philadelphia Athletics 6-5 in first National League baseball game.

1912 - Pravda, the "voice" of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, begins publications in St. Petersburg.

1970 - First Earth Day celebrated. "Woo Hoo. Fantastic"

1975- Barbara Walters sings 5 year $5 Million contract with ABC, making her the highest paid TV newsperson.

1993- Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC dedicated.

2000 - Feds seize 6 year old Elian Gonzales from relative's home in Miami and send him back to his father in Cuba, where he belongs.


Charlotte Rae, Mrs. Garrett, was born this day in 1926.