Historical Events
Our Town
"Our Town", Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer-winner of small-town life in Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, premieres (NJ)
Famous Birthdays
- Altair, Brazilian footballer
- Corra Dirksen, South African rugby union winger (10 caps; Northern Transvaal), born in Vereeniging, South Africa (d. 2020)
- Joe Esposito, American author and friend of Elvis, born in Chicago (d. 2016)
About January 22, 1938
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
