Historical Events
- Turkish troops chase Greeks out of Asia
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis, Germantown CC, Philadelphia: Bill Tilden wins third straight US singles title; beats fellow American Bill Johnston 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- Guy Hamilton, British director (Goldfinger), born in Paris (d. 2016)
- Janis Paige, American actress (Lanigan's Rabbi; Trapper John, M.D.), born in Tacoma, Washington
- Marcel Mouloudji, French singer, born in Paris (d. 1994)
About September 16, 1922
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
