What Happened on September 21, 1922

Historical Events

Event of Interest

US President Warren G. Harding signs a joint resolution of approval to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine

Wallal Expedition

Wallal expedition of astronomers and local Nyangumarta people south of Broome, Australia, photograph total solar eclipse proving Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity, that space is curved by showing deflection of starlight round the sun [1]


Famous Birthdays

  • Lee Hee-ho, Korean activist and first lady for her husband President Kim Dae-jung, born in Seoul, Japanese Korea (d. 2019)
  • Lode Backx, Flemish pianist, born in Borgerhout, Belgium (d. 2010)

Famous Deaths

  • Tom Armitage, English cricketer (took part 1st two cricket test match England played), dies at 74
Died in 1922 1922 Highlights

About September 21, 1922

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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