What Happened on November 22, 1918

Historical Events

  • Grand Duke Frederik II, the last Grand Duke of Baden, resigns

Piłsudski Made Chief of State

Józef Piłsudski appointed Provisional Chief of State of newly independent Poland by the government

  • King Albert I's triumphant procession through Brussels
  • Polish forces attack Jewish community of Lemberg (Lvov)

Famous Birthdays

  • Claiborne Pell, American writer, politician (US Senator (D) from Rhode Island, 1961-97), and sponsor of education grant legislation, born in New York City (d. 2009)

About November 22, 1918

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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