April 22 in history: Hitler accepts defeat, first Earth Day celebrated and more

 | Updated: Apr 22, 2020, 09:00 AM IST

From the celebration of the first Earth Day to the signing of the Paris climate agreement, we've it covered.

Let's dive in today's history!

1915

World War I: Germans use 150 tons poisonous gas on Allied soldiers at Ypres, Belgium.

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1945

World War II: Adolf Hitler accepts defeat.

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US

First ever Earth Day is celebrated in US

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1983

Russia's Soyuz T-8 returns to Earth.

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2016

175 nations sign Paris climate agreement at UN in New York.

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