What happened on Friday December 22, 1922?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1922:

• First Official Press Viewing of Tutankhamen's Tomb On December 22, 1922, a momentous archaeological event occurred when the first official press viewing of King Tutankhamen's tomb took place in Egypt. This marked a significant milestone in Egyptology, allowing journalists and scholars to witness the groundbreaking discovery made by Howard Carter just weeks earlier. The tomb, located in the Valley of the Kings, contained unprecedented archaeological treasures that would revolutionize understanding of ancient Egyptian royal burial practices.
• Birth of Barbara Billingsley On December 22, 1922, Barbara Billingsley was born in Los Angeles, California. She would later become a renowned actress best known for her iconic role as June Cleaver in the classic television sitcom 'Leave it to Beaver', which epitomized the idealized American suburban family in the 1950s.
• Belgian Parliamentary Dispute Over University Language On December 22, 1922, the Belgian parliament rejected a proposal for a Dutch-language university in Ghent, reflecting the ongoing linguistic and cultural tensions between Dutch and French-speaking communities in Belgium. This decision highlighted the complex linguistic politics of the era and the challenges of maintaining national unity in a multilingual state.

Events in 1922

December 22, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1922

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1922

December 22, 1922 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1922 can also be written as 12/22/1922 in the US and as 22/12/1922 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1922 in December 1922 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1922:

• Ruth Roman

  Ruth Roman was a prominent American actress known for her roles in film noir and dramatic movies during the 1940s and 1950s.

• Jim Wright

  Jim Wright was a prominent American politician who served as the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to...

• Jacques Busse

  Jacques Busse was a French intellectual who contributed significantly to art history and cultural writing, known for his multifaceted...

• James C Wright Jr (Representative-Democrat-Texas)

  James C Wright Jr was an American Democratic politician who served as Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.

• Jean Malaurie

Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1922:

• Abdullah Muhammad Shah II di Perak
• Giacomo Orefice

Famous people who died in 1922

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1922 was All Over Nothing at All by Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley - All Over Nothing at All

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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

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December 22, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1922 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:03 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1922

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Someone born on December 22, 1922 is:

102 years 4 months old,

or 1228 months and 20 days old,

or 5342 weeks and 3 days old,

or 37397 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1922?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 22, 1922.

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