What Happened on November 11, 2022

Historical Events

Winter Dance Party Poster

Advertisement poster for ill-fated "Winter Dance Party" concert featuring Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959 - the day they died in a plane crash - sells at auction for $447K [1]

Only The Strong Survive

Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's 21st studio album "Only The Strong Survive", his covers of American 60s and 70s R&B and soul songs

  • Cypto currency FTX, founded by Sam Bankman-Fried files for bankruptcy, amid accusations of financial mismanagement and criminal misconduct [1]

Famous Deaths

  • (Julian) Keith Levene, British rock guitarist (The Clash, 1976; Public Image Ltd, 1978-83), dies of liver cancer at 65
  • (Leo) Gallagher, American stand-up comic and watermelon smasher, dies of multiple organ failure at 76 [1]
  • John Aniston, American actor (Search for Tomorrow, Day of Our Lives), dies at 89
  • Nik Turner, British jazz-rock fusion saxophonist, flute player, singer, and composer (Hawkwind), dies at 82
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About November 11, 2022

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio

Holidays: Veterans Day (United States)

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