What Happened on October 22, 1916

Historical Events

How Long Must Women Wait?

Suffragette Inez Milholland collapses during a speech in Los Angeles, California and dies weeks later. Her last word's are to President Woodrow Wilson “Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty?”

Famous Birthdays

  • Michael Fitzalan-Howard, British General (Gold Stick-in-Waiting to the UK Monarch) (d. 2007)
  • Sidney Miller, American actor (Here Comes Donald) and director (The Mickey Mouse Club), born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, (d. 2004)

About October 22, 1916

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra