What Happened on May 22, 1907

Historical Events

  • Albert Trott takes two hat-tricks in an innings, Middlesex v Somerset
  • Plaza Cinema opens in Ottawa, Kansas, the world's oldest purpose-built movie theatre [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Harry Ritz [Joachim], American vaudevillian, actor and comedian (Ritz Brothers - The Gorilla;, Hi'ya, Chum; Straight, Place and Show, solo cameo - Silent Movie), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 1986)

Hergé (1907-1983)

Belgian comic book creator (The Adventures of Tintin), born in Etterbeek, Belgium

Laurence Olivier (1907-1989)

English actor (Rebecca, Hamlet, Jazz Singer), born in Dorking, Surrey


About May 22, 1907

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini