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April 22, 1998

The birthstone of April is the Diamond.

Earth day is on April 22.

Earth day is not supposed to be on April 22, it’s actually supposed to

be on March 21.

Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day is also on April 22.

Jelly Bean Day (National), is on April 22.

Robert E. Lee is named commander of Virginia forces.

Egypt signs treaty of friendship with Iraq.

Congress orders all U.S. coins to bear the motto "In God We Trust."

Isabella I of Castile, Queen of Spain, patron of Christopher

Columbus, is born.

The Peace of Fussen is signed.

The Oklahoma land rush officially starts at noon as thousands of

Americans race for new, unclaimed land.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my presentation, and have a wonderful

day!