Historical Events In 1922

Aug 30   Regina Resnik, NYC, mezzo-soprano (Sieglinde-Bayreuth) on this day in history.  

Aug 30   Tiger Rag, still a familiar ragtime tune, is recorded by the New Orleans Rhythm Kings on this day in history.  

Sep 01   On this day in history melvin R Laird, (Rep-R-Mich), US Secretary of Defense (1969-73)  

Sep 01   NYC law requires all "pool" rooms to change name to "billards" on this day in history.  

Sep 01   In the year 1922 nYC law requires all "pool" rooms to change name to "billiards"  

Sep 02   Pres Ebert declares "Deutschland uber alas" as German national anthem on this day in history.  

Sep 03   On this day in history rosendo Ejercito Santos, composer  

Sep 04   On this day in history georges Sorel, French social philosopher, dies at 74  

Sep 04   Paavo Nurmi runs world record 2000m (5:26.3) on this day in history.  

Sep 05   In the year 1922 17th Davis Cup: USA beats Australasia in New York (4-1)  

Sep 06   In the year 1922 42nd US Mens Tennis: Wm T Tilden beats Wm M Johnston 46 36 62 63 64)  

Sep 07   On this day in history arthur Ferrante, pianist/composer (Ferrante & Tachere-Exodus)  

Sep 07   On this day in history in Aydin, Turkey, independence of Aydin, from Greek occupation.  

Sep 08   On this day in history lyndon LaRouche, American presidental candidate (1980)  

Sep 09   Anthony Derrick Parsons, diplomat on this day in history.  

Sep 09   St Louis Brown "Baby Doll" Jacobson hits 3 triples beating Tigers 16-0 in the year 1922.  

Sep 10   On this day in history arpad Szendy, composer, dies at 59  

Sep 10   On this day in history largest Polo Grounds crowd see Meusel, Ruth & Gehrig consecutive HRs  

Sep 10   On this day in history yma Súmac, Peruvian singer  

Sep 11   British mandate declared in Palestine on this day in history.  

Sep 11   In the year 1922 british mandate of Palestine begins  

Sep 11   Charles Evers, civil rights leader (Amazing Grace) in the year 1922.  

Sep 11   In the year 1922 louis Coerne, composer, dies at 52  

Sep 12   Jackson Mac Low, composer on this day in history.  

Sep 12   Paavo Nurmi runs world record 5000m (14:35.4) in the year 1922.  

Sep 13   In the year 1922 136.4øF (58ø C), El Aziziyah, Libya in shade (world record)  

Sep 13   136.4°F (58°C), El Aziziyah, Libya in shade (world record) in the year 1922.  

Sep 13   On this day in history the record high temperature for the planet is set in Azizia, Libya, where it reached 136 degrees Fahrenheit.  

Sep 14   Michel Auclair, [Vujovic], Germany, actor (Story of a Love Story) in the year 1922.  

Sep 15   On this day in history catcher Butch Henline is 1st NLer to hit 3 HRs in a game since 1897  

Sep 16   In the year 1922 42nd US Mens Tennis: Bill Tilden beats W M Johnston (46 36 62 63 64)  

Sep 16   On this day in history janis Paige, Tacoma Wash, actress (Lanigan's Rabbi, Trapper John MD)  

Sep 17   On this day in history bicyclist Piet Moeskops becomes world sprint champ  

Sep 17   In the year 1922 radio Moscow begins transmitting (12 KWs-most powerful station)  

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Jan 01   Ernest F Hollings, (Sen-D-SC, 1966- ) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 02   In the year 1922 birth of jason Evers, NYC, actor (Wrangler, Channing)  

Jan 02   Nico Schuyt, composer was born on this day in history.  

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of renata Tebaldi, Pesaro Italy, lyric soprano  

Jan 03   Bill Travers, Newcastle-on-Tyne England, actor (Born Free, Gorgo) was born in the year 1922.  

Jan 03   In the year 1922 birth of jacques Wildberger, Swiss composer (In My End is My Beginning)  

Jan 03   Morten Nielsen, Denmark, poet/resistance fighter was born in the year 1922.  

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of frank Wess, flutist/saxophonist/composer  

Jan 05   In the year 1922 ernest H Shackleton, Brit South pole explorer (Endurance), dies at 47  

Jan 06   Jakob Rosanes, German mathematician (b. 1842) died in the year 1922.  

Jan 07   In the year 1922 antonio Scontrino, composer, dies at 71  

Jan 08   Charles R Young, colonel, dies at 58, in Lagos Nigeria in the year 1922.  

Jan 10   Frank Tudor, Australian Labor Opposition leader (b. 1866) died in the year 1922.  

Jan 15   John Kirk Barry, Dr/explorer David Livingstone's companion, dies at 89 on this day in history.  

Jan 22   Benedictus XV, [Giacomo Markies D Chiesa], pope (1914-22), dies at 67 on this day in history.  

Jan 23   Arthur Nikisch, Hungarian conductor (b. 1855) died in the year 1922.