What Happened on July 10, 1922

Historical Events

Wimbledon Men's Tennis

Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Australian Gerald Patterson wins his second Wimbledon title; beats Randolph Lycett 6-3, 6-4, 6-2

Famous Birthdays

  • Herb McKenley, Jamaican athlete (Olympic gold 4 x 400m relay 1952; 3 x silver 1948, 52), born in Pleasant Valley, Clarendon, Jamaica (d. 2007)

Jake LaMotta (1922-2017)

American boxer (world middleweight champion 1949-51, immortalised in 'Raging Bull'), born in New York City


About July 10, 1922

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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