What happened on Saturday November 11, 1922?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1922:

• Louis Armstrong's First Recording Session Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five began their first recording session at Okeh Records in Chicago, marking a pivotal moment in jazz history. This session would help launch Armstrong's legendary career and significantly influence the development of jazz music.
• Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Birth Kurt Vonnegut Jr., renowned American author known for groundbreaking novels like 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'The Sirens of Titan', was born on this date. He would become one of the most influential and satirical writers of the 20th century, known for his dark humor and science fiction-infused social commentary.
• Dorothy Dandridge Birth Dorothy Dandridge, a pioneering African American actress, singer, and dancer, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She would become a trailblazing performer who broke racial barriers in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.
• Raymond Devos Birth Raymond Devos, a celebrated Belgian humorist, was born in Mouscron. He would go on to become a significant figure in French-language comedy and performance art.
• Massive US Flag Display A record-breaking large American flag was displayed, measuring an impressive 150 feet by 90 feet. This flag would later be expanded in 1939 to an even more massive 270 feet by 90 feet, demonstrating a period of national pride and patriotic expression.
• Scottish Police Commissioner Poisoning Incident Scottish police commissioner William Horwood was poisoned after consuming what he believed was a birthday gift of Walnut Whip chocolates from his daughter. This mysterious incident highlights the potential dangers of unexpected food-related threats.

Events in 1922

November 11, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1922

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1922

November 11, 1922 was a Saturday and it was the 315th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 11, 1922 can also be written as 11/11/1922 in the US and as 11/11/1922 in UK and Europe.

November 11, 1922 in November 1922 calendar

Famous people born on November 11, 1922:

• Kurt Vonnegut

  Kurt Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and satirist, famous for his groundbreaking science fiction works like 'Slaughterhouse-Five'...

• George Blake

  George Blake was a notorious British double agent who spied for the Soviet Union during the Cold War, betraying British intelligence...

Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on November 11th

November 11, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1922 was Say it While Dancing by Benson Orchestra of Chicago, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Benson Orchestra of Chicago - Say it While Dancing
2. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - Chicago

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 11, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 11, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1922 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 11, 1922 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on November 11, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 12:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Dec 04, 1922.

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Your place in the Universe on November 11, 1922

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Someone born on November 11, 1922 is:

102 years 6 months old,

or 1230 months and 3 days old,

or 5348 weeks and 4 days old,

or 37440 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1922?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 11, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 11, 1922.

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