On This Day: April 22

6 verified moments happened on April 22. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1889🚩 Tens of thousands of settlers race at the sound of a gunshot to stake claims on newly opened land in the former Indian Territory.USA 250 · Source: HISTORY, the Oklahoma land rush begins (Apr 22 1889)
2. 1970Tom Seaver strikes out 19 Padres, including a record 10 in a row, for the MetsSports · Source: https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/april-22-1970-mets-tom-seaver-strikes-out-19-padres-batters/
3. 1970🌍 Millions of Americans mark the first Earth Day, rallying for the environment in a landmark show of green awareness.History · Source: U.S. Senate, 'Gaylord Nelson Promotes the First Earth Day' (Apr 22 1970)
4. 1990Brett Bodine survives a disputed scoring call and leads the final 82 laps at North Wilkesboro for the only Cup victory of his careerStock Car Racing · Source: UPI Archives, “Brett Bodine wins First Union 400,” Apr 22, 1990; NBC Sports, “April 22 in NASCAR”
5. 2022🏟️ A world-record 91,648 fans pack Camp Nou as Barcelona's women crush Wolfsburg in a Champions League semifinal.Soccer · Source: Euronews; Sports Illustrated (Apr 22 2022)
6. 2023🎬 Paul Mullin scores as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham beats Boreham Wood, clinching the National League title and promotion.Soccer · Source: CNN; ESPN (Apr 22 2023)