Frederick Buton - Invidious

On April 22, 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began, a significant event in American westward expansion. Thousands of people raced to claim land after a single gunshot signaled the start. Settlers on horseback and in wagons rushed across flat plains, staking claims under a clear blue sky.

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Frederick Buton

#onthisday On April 22, 1915, during World War I, the Second Battle of Ypres began. This battle is notable for the first large-scale use of chemical weapons by the German forces, who released 168 tons of chlorine gas over a 4-mile front, targeting French, Canadian, and Algerian troops. The use of chlorine, a powerful irritant, caused severe respiratory problems, blindness, and death, marking a significant and grim escalation in the methods of warfare. This event had a profound impact on the rules of war and shaped future conventions regarding the use of chemical weapons.