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What happened on this day (March 22)? Key events you should know

From World Water Day to historic laws and modern attacks, March 22 connects moments that shaped global awareness and political history.

By Pritha Chakraborty

Mar 22, 2026 09:58 IST

Some of the dates may be marked as significant events in the history of the world as well as the history of the world as a whole. March 22 is such a date when the focus is on the environment as well as significant events in the history of the world as a whole. Here is a look at five notable events linked to this day.

World Water Day observed worldwide (1993 onward)

World Water Day is observed annually on March 22 to raise awareness about the significance of water as a natural resource. The day was first observed in 1993.

British Parliament passes the Stamp Act (1765)

On March 22, 1765, the British Parliament enacted the Stamp Act, which imposed direct taxes on the American colonies. The act mandated the use of a stamp on all printed matter, which is considered to be the cause of the American Revolution.

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Arab League founded (1945)

On March 22, 1945, the Arab League was formed in Cairo. The Arab League was formed to foster cooperation between the Arab states.

Indus Waters Treaty signed (1960)

On March 22, 1960, India and Pakistan signed the Indus Waters Treaty with the assistance of the World Bank. This treaty is a significant agreement on the sharing of the waters of the Indus River and is one of the oldest treaties on the sharing of water resources.

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Terror attacks in Brussels (2016)

On March 22, 2016, coordinated bombings occurred in Brussels, Belgium. The bombings occurred at the airport and the metro station. The bombings killed 32 people and can be considered one of the major terrorist attacks to have occurred recently in Europe.

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