February 22

The Prohibition Party, formed by temperance advocates opposing alcohol consumption, held its inaugural national convention on February 22, 1872, in Columbus, Ohio. Delegates debated strategies to enact nationwide prohibition and support social reforms tied to temperance. James Black, a former minister and temperance leader, was chosen as the party's first presidential candidate. Although the party received a modest share of votes, it influenced public discourse on alcohol regulation. This convention marked the beginning of a political movement that would culminate in the 18th Amendment decades later.

On February 22, 2011, tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bahrain, demanding political reform and accountability after security forces had killed seven demonstrators in previous clashes. The march was part of a broader series of protests inspired by the Arab Spring sweeping the Middle East and North Africa. Demonstrators called for the end of the ruling royal family's dominance, greater civil liberties, and an investigation into human rights abuses. Security forces responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and mass arrests, further escalating tensions. The government's crackdown prompted international condemnation and calls for dialogue from human rights organizations. Although the protests were eventually suppressed by Gulf Cooperation Council intervention, the events of February 22 remain a pivotal moment in Bahrain's ongoing struggle for reform.