What Happened on April 1, 1922

Famous Birthdays

  • (Irving) "Duke" Jordan, American jazz pianist (Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Sonny Stitt), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2006)
  • Emil 'Bus' Mosbacher, American yachtsman (America's Cup 1962 [Weatherly], 1967 [Intrepid]), born in White Plains, New York (d. 1997)
  • Jimmie Lloyd [Logdon], American country and rockabilly singer ("I Got a Rocket in My Pocket"), born in Panther, Kentucky (d. 2001)
  • William Manchester, American historian (Death of a President), born in Attleboro, Massachusetts (d. 2004)

Famous Deaths

  • Charles I, last ruler of Austria-Hungary (1916-18), dies of the effects of pneumonia at 34
  • Jane Bunford, Britain's tallest-ever person measuring 2.41 metres (7 ft 11 in) at the time of her death, dies at 26
Died in 1922 1922 Highlights

About April 1, 1922

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries