What Happened on February 22, 1922

Historical Events

  • Congress authorizes Grant Memorial $1 gold coin
  • London issues a unilateral declaration of Egyptian independence

Famous Birthdays

  • Andre Asriel, Austrian-German classical and film score composer, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2019)
  • Felix Werder, German-born Australian composer, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2012)
  • Jesús Iglesias, Argentine racing driver, born in Pergamino, Argentina (d. 2005)
  • William J. Baumol, American economist (Baumol’s cost disease), born in South Bronx, New York (d. 2017)

About February 22, 1922

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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