Friday 22 December 1922
It was Friday, under the sign of Capricorn. The US president was Warren G. Harding (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Ruth Roman and Jean Malaurie.
The Making of a Man, directed by D.W. Griffith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1922
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1922 or at December 22 across the years.
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
Famous Birthdays:
- Ruth Roman: American actress and singer (d. 1999).
- Jean Malaurie
- Jacques Busse: French painter, historian and writer on the arts.
- Calder Willingham: Novelist / scriptwriter.
- Jim Wright: American soldier lawyer and politician 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (d. 2015).
- Jack Brooks: American politician.
- James C Wright Jr (Representative-Democrat-Texas): Speaker of the House (1987-89).
Facts:
- Belgian parliament rejects Dutch University in Ghent.
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