What happened on Thursday June 22, 1922?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1922:

• Assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, a prominent British military leader and chief security advisor to the newly formed Northern Irish government, was murdered in London by Irish Republican Army (IRA) agents. The assassination took place on the doorstep of his Belgravia home by IRA Commandant Reggie Dunne and Volunteer Joe O'Sullivan. The assassins were subsequently tried and sentenced to death on July 18, 1922.
• Herrin Massacre A violent labor conflict erupted in Herrin, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of 19 strikebreakers and 2 union miners. This tragic event highlighted the intense tensions and potential for violence in early 20th-century labor disputes.
• Birth of Bill Blass Bill Blass was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. He would later become a renowned fashion designer, notably known for his work with First Lady Nancy Reagan and his significant contributions to American fashion in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1922

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1922

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1922

June 22, 1922 was a Thursday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1922 can also be written as 6/22/1922 in the US and as 22/6/1922 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1922 in June 1922 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1922:

• Bill Blass

  Renowned American fashion designer who transformed women's wear and built a $200 million fashion empire during the 1970s.

Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1922:

• Elisa Agnini Lollini
• Henry Hughes Wilson

Famous people who died in 1922

Famous people who died on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1922 was High Brown Blues by Sophie Tucker, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Sophie Tucker - High Brown Blues
2. Prince's Orchestra - Swanee River Moon

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1922 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 06:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1922.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1922

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Someone born on June 22, 1922 is:

102 years 11 months old,

or 1235 months and 3 days old,

or 5370 weeks and 3 days old,

or 37593 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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

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