What Happened on June 22, 1911

Historical Events

Coronation of King George V

King George V crowned King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and all his realms and territories beyond the sea

Famous Birthdays

  • Guus Jansen, Dutch pianist, Hammond organist, and popular song composer ("Net als Toen" - Eurovison, 1957), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1990)
  • Marie Braun, Dutch swimmer (Olympic gold 1928), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1982)

About June 22, 1911

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer