What Happened on January 15, 1922

Historical Events

Arthur Griffith Elected

Arthur Griffith is elected president of the Irish Free State after Eamon de Valera resigns in opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty (De Valera will lead a military opposition seeking a unified and independent Ireland)

Signature page of the Anglo-Irish Treaty

Famous Birthdays

Sir Eric Willis, Australian politician, born in Murwillumbah, Australia (d. 1999)
Thelma Carpenter, American radio and jazz band singer (Coleman Hawkins; Count Basie), and stage and screen actress (Hello, Dolly!; Barefoot In The Park (TV); The Wiz (film)), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1997)

Born in 1922