Page 6: Historical Events In December - 22
Saturday, 12 July 2025
1938 Lucien Bouchard, lawyer, politician, born at St-Coeur-de-Marie, Quebec was born on this day in history.
1939 On December - 22 125 die in train wreck at Magdeburg Germany; 99 die in 2nd wreck at Friedrichshafen Germany
1939 125 die in train wreck at Magdeburg Germany on December - 22.
1939 On this day in history ma Rainey, "Mother of the Blues", US blues singer/composer, dies at 53
1940 World War II: Himarë is captured by the Greek army on this day in history.
1940 On this day in history nathanael West, [Weinstein], US writer (Cool Million), dies at 37
1941 On this day in history japanese capture Sugar Loaf Hill at 12 noon, but Canadians from C Company of the Royal Rifles recapture the hill; later taken out to Stanley Fort down the peninsula, for a rest; will hold out until their ammunition, food and water are exhausted.
1941 Winston Churchill arrives in Washington for a wartime conference on this day in history.
1941 On December - 22 japans invasion leader lands on Luzon, Philippines
1941 Leopoldo Mugnone, composer, dies at 83 on December - 22.
1942 On this day in history world War II: Adolf Hitler signs the order to develop the V-2 rocket as a weapon.
1943 On this day in history canadian First Division surrounds Ortona, cuts off German retreat; starts week-long battle with savage house to house fighting.
1943 Manufacturers get permission to use synthetic rubber for baseball core on this day in history.
1944 Germans demand surrender of American troops at Bastogne, Belgium on this day in history.
1944 Antoine Mariotte, composer, dies on 69th birthday on December - 22.
1945 Utrecht: Catholic People's party (KVP) established on December - 22.
1945 Otto Neurath, Austrian/British philosopher, dies at 63 on this day in history.
1946 On December - 22 "Bal Negre" closes at Belasco Theater NYC after 54 performances
1947 On this day in history italian constituent assembly adopts new constitution
1948 On December - 22 kPIX TV channel 5 in San Francisco, CA (CBS) begins broadcasting
1950 2 self-propelled trains of Long Island RR collide, killing 77 on this day in history.
1950 On this day in history hMCS Athabaskan relieved for repairs and general maintenance; had performed carrier screen duty, escorted shipping, carried out blockade patrols and provided anti-aircraft protection and general support for the forces evacuating Inchon.
1950 On this day in history julius Weismann, composer, dies at 70
1951 Australia cricket all out 82 v West Indies at Adelaide on this day in history.
1951 Powell Weaver, composer, dies at 61 on December - 22.
1952 The Canadian government announces plans to build the National Library of Canada in Ottawa on December - 22.
1952 On this day in history french govt of Pinay, resigns
1953 On this day in history jack Dunn III, owner of Balt Orioles in Intl League, turns name over to newly relocated St Louis Browns
1955 On this day in history len Braund, cricketer (23 Tests for England 987 runs 47 wkts), dies
1956 On this day in history "New Faces of 1956" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 221 perfs
1957 On December - 22 kWRB (now KFNE) TV channel 10 in Lander-Riverton, WY (ABC) begins
1958 "Chipmunk Song" reaches #1 on December - 22.
1958 Fjodor W Gladkow, Russian author (Cement), dies at 75 on December - 22.
1959 On this day in history new York Rangers goalie Marcel Paille wears a customized face mask during a game.
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