What Happened on April 22, 1906

Historical Events

  • Intercalated Games opens in Athens
  • New rule puts umpire in sole charge of all game balls

Famous Birthdays

Eddie Albert (1906-2005)

American actor (Roman Holiday, Green Acres), born in Rock Island, Illinois

  • Eric Fenby, English composer and president (Delius Society), born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire (d. 1997)
  • Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, Swedish prince second in line to the Swedish throne, born in Stockholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden (d. 1947)

About April 22, 1906

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 118 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus