What Happened on November 22, 1896

Famous Birthdays

  • Mario Labroca, Italian composer, born in Rome (d. 1973)

Famous Deaths

  • George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., American engineer and inventor (Ferris Wheel), dies of typhoid fever at 37
  • Leon Leopold Lewandoski, Polish composer, dies at 65
  • Vicente Riva Palacio, Mexican Liberal politician, military leader and writer (Governor of the State of Mexico), dies at 64
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights

About November 22, 1896

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius