What Happened on November 19, 1922

Historical Events

  • Demonstration for a French Language University in Ghent

Famous Birthdays

  • Stanley Keith Runcorn, British geophysicist (pioneering studies of paleomagnetism provided early evidence in support of the theory of continental drift), born in Southport, Lancashire, England (d. 1995)
  • Yuri Knorozov, Russian linguist and epigrapher (major role indeciphering Mayan script), born in Kharkov, Ukraine, U.S.S.R. (d. 1999)

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Bacon, American playwright, actor and author (Lightnin'), dies from a heart attack at 58
Died in 1922 1922 Highlights

About November 19, 1922

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio