What Happened on January 11, 1922

Historical Events

1st Insulin Injection

Insulin first used on humans to treat diabetes, Frederick Banting injects fellow Canadian Leonard Thompson, aged 14

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernle Bradford, English historian and writer (d. 1986)
  • Neville Duke, English WWII flying ace (shot down 27 planes ), test pilot (air speed record 1953), born in Tonbridge, Kent (d. 2007)

About January 11, 1922

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn