November 22: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: A tragic mass shooting occurred at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, resulting in seven fatalities, including the perpetrator, and four additional injuries. The incident shocked the local community and reignited national discussions about gun violence.
• 2020: The United States reached a critical milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, recording over 12 million coronavirus cases just days before the Thanksgiving holiday. Nearly 1 million new infections were documented in just six days, highlighting the rapid spread of the virus. Despite CDC warnings against travel, over 1 million people passed through U.S. airports on Friday, raising concerns about potential further transmission during the holiday season.
• 2019: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to label Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE as national security risks. This decision disqualifies them from the Universal Service Fund and mandates that national wireless carriers remove their products from existing networks. The companies were given 30 days to appeal the ruling, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-China technology tensions.
• 2007: Vladimer Gurgenidze becomes the 17th Prime Minister of Georgia, marking a significant political transition in the country.
• 2003: A total solar eclipse occurred over Antarctica, a rare astronomical event that provides unique scientific observation opportunities in one of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
• 1996: O.J. Simpson took the stand as a hostile witness in the civil wrongful death lawsuit filed against him by the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. During his testimony, Simpson vehemently denied any involvement in the murders, stating emphatically that the allegations were 'absolutely not true'.
• 1993: Neil Simon's comedic play 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' premiered at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, running for a successful 320-performance engagement.
• 1979: A substantial winter storm swept through the Midwestern United States, delivering heavy snowfall from November 21 to 22, 1979. The storm was particularly intense in South Dakota, with Sioux Falls experiencing an impressive 13 inches of accumulated snow. Snowfall across the region varied between 6 to 13 inches, causing significant disruptions to transportation, daily activities, and local infrastructure.
• 1973: On November 22, 1973, the Italian neo-fascist organization Ordine Nuovo (New Order) was officially disbanded by Italian authorities. This marked a significant moment in Italy's post-World War II political landscape, as the group was known for its far-right extremist ideology and involvement in political violence.
• 1972: The Philadelphia Flyers began a challenging period for the New York Islanders, triggering a 15-game winless streak in the NHL.

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November 22nd marks the 326th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 327th in case of leap years).

There are 39 days remaining until the end of the year.

November 22nd is the 22nd day of the month of November.

What day of the week is November 22?

On November 22nd, 2025 the day of the week is Saturday.

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The zodiac sign associated with November 22nd is Sagittarius according to the Western Zodiac.

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