Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope on the first voyage from Europe to reach India
Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope on the first voyage from Europe to reach India
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Clipper Cutty Sark is launched in Dumbarton, Scotland, one of the last clippers ever built and the only one still surviv
Clipper Cutty Sark is launched in Dumbarton, Scotland, one of the last clippers ever built and the only one still surviving - now serving as a museum ship in Greenwich, England [1]
Imperial Conference ends, granting autonomy within the British Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations, often referred to as the British Commonwealth or simply the Commonwealth, is an international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former...
Flying boat "China Clipper" takes off from Alameda, California, carrying 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-Pacif
Flying boat "China Clipper" takes off from Alameda, California, carrying 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-Pacific airmail flight
While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Os
While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald
Isolation of a single gene is announced by scientists at Harvard University
Isolation of a single gene is announced by scientists at Harvard University
Angela Merkel becomes the first female Chancellor of Germany
Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German retired politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is the only woman to have held the office and the only from former East Germany.
"Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lassete
"Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lasseter and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, is released
RCA Records makes its best investment, paying $35,000 to Sun Records for Elvis Presley's contract
RCA Records makes its best investment, paying $35,000 to Sun Records for Elvis Presley's contract
Arthur Knight patents steel-shafted golf clubs
Arthur Franklin Knight (1865 – May 7, 1936) was an American inventor credited with invention of steel golf clubs in 1909, who also invented the Schenectady putter.
American actress and singer Rosemary Clooney (36) weds Puerto Rican actor José Ferrer (51) for the second time in Los An
American actress and singer Rosemary Clooney (36) weds Puerto Rican actor José Ferrer (51) for the second time in Los Angeles, California; divorce a second time in 1967
American folk singer Bob Dylan (24) weds American model and actress Sara Lowndes (26); divorce in 1977
American folk singer Bob Dylan (24) weds American model and actress Sara Lowndes (26); divorce in 1977
"The Lord of The Rings" actor Sean Bean (38) weds actress Abigail Cruttenden (29)
"The Lord of The Rings" actor Sean Bean (38) weds actress Abigail Cruttenden (29)
American singer-songwriter and actress Ashlee Simpson (27) divorces American "Fall Out Boy" bassist Pete Wentz (32) due
American singer-songwriter and actress Ashlee Simpson (27) divorces American "Fall Out Boy" bassist Pete Wentz (32) due to irreconcilable differences after two and a half year of marriage
"Hot in Cleveland" actress Valerie Bertinelli (62) divorces financial planner Tom Vitale due to irreconcilable differenc
"Hot in Cleveland" actress Valerie Bertinelli (62) divorces financial planner Tom Vitale due to irreconcilable differences after 11 years of marriage
St. Symmachus begins his reign as Pope, replacing Anastasius II
St. Symmachus begins his reign as Pope, replacing Anastasius II
First King of all Brittany, Nominoe defeats Frankish King Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon, near Redon
Nominoe or Nomenoe (French: Nominoë; Breton: Nevenoe; b. c 800, d. 7 March 851) was the first Duke of Brittany from 846 to his death.
Frederick II is crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Honorius III
Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death.
Street fights in Utrecht, Hollandsgezinde Gunterlingen statements
Street fights in Utrecht, Hollandsgezinde Gunterlingen statements
Spain delegates "New Laws" against slavery in America
Spain delegates "New Laws" against slavery in America
The Brazilian city of Niterói is founded
Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the southeast region of Brazil.
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of maroon
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of marooned sailor Alexander Selkirk (inspired Robinson Crusoe story)
English Poet and preacher John Donne is made Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral in London aged 49
John Donne ( DUN; 1571 or 1572 – 31 March 1631) was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England.
Purcell's "Welcome to All the Pleasures" premieres in London
Purcell's "Welcome to All the Pleasures" premieres in London
Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden
Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden
Strasbourg Alsace-Lorraine, prohibits circumcision and wearing of beards
Strasbourg Alsace-Lorraine, prohibits circumcision and wearing of beards
Peregrine Williamson of Baltimore patents a steel pen
Peregrine Williamson of Baltimore patents a steel pen
Mount St Helens in Washington erupts
Mount St. Helens (known as Lawetlat'la to the local Cowlitz people, and Loowit or Louwala-Clough to the Klickitat) is an active stratovolcano located in Skamania County, Washington, in the Pacific...
Opera "La Perle Du Brésil" is produced (Paris)
La Perle du Brésil (The Pearl of Brazil) is an 1851 drame lyrique in 3 acts by composer Félicien David to a French-language libretto by J. Gabriel and Sylvain Saint-Étienne.
Battle of Fort McRee, Florida
Fort McRee was a historic military fort constructed by the United States on the eastern tip of Perdido Key to defend Pensacola and its important natural harbor.
American Civil War Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia, ends after 650 casualties
The following engagements took place in the year 1864 during the American Civil War. The Union armies, under the command of U.S.
Franz Grillparzer's "Die Judin von Toledo" premieres in Prague
Franz Grillparzer's "Die Judin von Toledo" premieres in Prague
Aleksandr Ostrovsky's classic play "Without a Dowry" (Bespridannitsa) premieres in Moscow [OS 10 Nov]
Aleksandr Ostrovsky's classic play "Without a Dowry" (Bespridannitsa) premieres in Moscow [OS 10 Nov]
T Thomas Fortune starts NY Freeman (NY Age) newspaper
T Thomas Fortune starts NY Freeman (NY Age) newspaper
Victoria Street cable tram line opens in Melbourne, Australia, connecting Richmond to the city center via Victoria Stree
Victoria Street cable tram line opens in Melbourne, Australia, connecting Richmond to the city center via Victoria Street and Collins Street
Construction begins on the Simplon Tunnel through the Alps, linking Italy and Switzerland; it becomes the world's longes
Construction begins on the Simplon Tunnel through the Alps, linking Italy and Switzerland; it becomes the world's longest railway tunnel
-23] Battle at Willow Grange, Natal (British vs Boer army)
-23] Battle at Willow Grange, Natal (British vs Boer army)
Paul Kruger, exiled President of the Boer Republic of South Africa, is given a popular welcome when he lands at Marseill
Paul Kruger, exiled President of the Boer Republic of South Africa, is given a popular welcome when he lands at Marseilles, France
British, Italian, Russian, French and Austro-Hungarian fleet attacks Lesbos
British, Italian, Russian, French and Austro-Hungarian fleet attacks Lesbos
Peter Stolypin, Prime Minister of Russia, introduces agrarian reforms allowing peasants to withdraw from the communes an
Peter Stolypin, Prime Minister of Russia, introduces agrarian reforms allowing peasants to withdraw from the communes and take their share of land for private ownership
1st US-Japanese baseball game Reach All-Americans defeat Waseda U, 5-0
1st US-Japanese baseball game Reach All-Americans defeat Waseda U, 5-0
Indian troops take Basra in Mesopotamia
Indian troops take Basra in Mesopotamia
Grand Duke Frederik II, the last Grand Duke of Baden, resigns
Grand Duke Frederik II, the last Grand Duke of Baden, resigns
15,000 men are cremated at Domela Newenhouse, Amsterdam, Netherlands
15,000 men are cremated at Domela Newenhouse, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Britain orders Egyptians out of Sudan
Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north,...
Belgian government of Henri Jaspar falls but is reformed the same day
Belgian government of Henri Jaspar falls but is reformed the same day
1st performance of Ferde Grofé's "Grand Canyon Suite" given by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra at Studebaker Theater, Ch
1st performance of Ferde Grofé's "Grand Canyon Suite" given by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra at Studebaker Theater, Chicago
Pump patented that computes quantity and price delivered
Pump patented that computes quantity and price delivered
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" 1st heard on Eddie Cantor's show
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" 1st heard on Eddie Cantor's show
students in Delft demonstrate against Nazis
students in Delft demonstrate against Nazis
British cruiser Devonshire sinks German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis
The German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis (HSK 2), known to the Kriegsmarine as Schiff 16 and to the Royal Navy as Raider-C, was a converted German Hilfskreuzer or merchant or commerce raider of the...
British RAF begins air bombing of Berlin, Germany
The Battle of Berlin (November 1943 to March 1944) was a bombing campaign against Berlin by RAF Bomber Command, along with raids on other German cities to keep German defences dispersed.
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry occupies Hoven at Geilenkirchen
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry occupies Hoven at Geilenkirchen
Cleveland Rams end Jim Benton gains 303 yards in 28-21 win over Detroit Lions; NFL single game rushing record - stands f
Cleveland Rams end Jim Benton gains 303 yards in 28-21 win over Detroit Lions; NFL single game rushing record - stands for 40+ years
7,021 see Fort Wayne Pistons edge Minneapolis Lakers, 19-18 at Minneapolis Auditorium; lowest ever NBA score of 37 combi
7,021 see Fort Wayne Pistons edge Minneapolis Lakers, 19-18 at Minneapolis Auditorium; lowest ever NBA score of 37 combined points
As' Harry Byrd selected AL Rookie of Year
Harry Gladwin Byrd (February 3, 1925 – May 14, 1985) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees, Baltimore...
Humane Society (US) forms in Washington, D.C.
Humane World for Animals, formerly the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society International (HSI), is a global nonprofit organization that focuses on animal welfare and opposes...
Boston shooting guard Bill Sharman hits 10 free throws in Celtics 101-78 over Philadelphia Warriors at Philadelphia Civi
Boston shooting guard Bill Sharman hits 10 free throws in Celtics 101-78 over Philadelphia Warriors at Philadelphia Civic Center
American Football League (AFL) conducts its first draft in Minneapolis with the 8 clubs selecting their playing rosters
American Football League (AFL) conducts its first draft in Minneapolis with the 8 clubs selecting their playing rosters for the inaugural 1960 season
The French National Assembly adopts the Military Program Law, establishing France's Force de frappe nuclear deterrent
Nuclear proliferation is the spread of nuclear weapons to additional countries, particularly those not recognized as nuclear-weapon states by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,...
7th British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games open in Perth, Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands.
WITF TV channel 33 in Harrisburg-Hershey, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
WITF TV channel 33 in Harrisburg-Hershey, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
32nd Heisman Trophy Award: Steve Spurrier, Florida (QB)
The Florida Gators football program represents the University of Florida (UF) in American college football.
BBC unofficially bans "I Am the Walrus" by Beatles, due to the suggestive lyric “Boy, you've been a naughty girl you let
BBC unofficially bans "I Am the Walrus" by Beatles, due to the suggestive lyric “Boy, you've been a naughty girl you let your knickers down."
First interracial kiss on TV (Star Trek, Captain Kirk and Uhura)
In the episode of Star Trek: The Original Series titled "Plato's Stepchildren", season 3 episode 10, first broadcast November 22, 1968, Uhura (played by Afro-American actress Nichelle Nichols) and...
A member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is killed in a premature bomb explosion in Lurgan, County Armagh
A member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is killed in a premature bomb explosion in Lurgan, County Armagh
Belgium government of Eyskens resigns
Belgium government of Eyskens resigns
Italian Fascist organization Ordine Nuovo disbands
Italian Fascist organization Ordine Nuovo disbands
Lake Buena Vista Club opens
Lake Buena Vista Club opens
Drummuckavall Ambush: 3 British Army soldiers are killed and one captured when the Provisional Irish Republican Army att
Drummuckavall Ambush: 3 British Army soldiers are killed and one captured when the Provisional Irish Republican Army attack a watchtower in South Armagh, North Ireland
Algeria Constitution goes into effect
Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
Regular Concorde supersonic jet passenger service between New York City's JFK airport and Europe begins (Air France from
Regular Concorde supersonic jet passenger service between New York City's JFK airport and Europe begins (Air France from Paris; British Airways from London) [1]
Georgia tanker at Pilottown Louisiana, spills 1.3 million gallons of oil after an anchor chain causes a ship to leak
Georgia tanker at Pilottown Louisiana, spills 1.3 million gallons of oil after an anchor chain causes a ship to leak
Browns' QB Brian Sipe sets a club record by being intercepted six times
Browns' QB Brian Sipe sets a club record by being intercepted six times
Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center via Kelly AFB, Texas
Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center via Kelly AFB, Texas
Fred Rogers of PBS "Mr Rogers, Neighborhood" presents a sweater to Smithsonian Institution
Fred Rogers of PBS "Mr Rogers, Neighborhood" presents a sweater to Smithsonian Institution
Columbia moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 61-C
Columbia moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 61-C
Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes the 13th NHLer to score 500 goals
Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes the 13th NHLer to score 500 goals
Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) ends his NBA free throw streak of 51 games
Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) ends his NBA free throw streak of 51 games
Conjunction of Venus, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and the Moon
Neptune is the eighth and farthest known planet orbiting the Sun. It is the fourth-largest planet in the Solar System by diameter, the third-most-massive planet, and the densest giant planet.
MLB center fielder Kirby Puckett signs record $3,000,000 per year contract with Minnesota Twins
MLB center fielder Kirby Puckett signs record $3,000,000 per year contract with Minnesota Twins
"Phool Aur Kaante", the film debut of famous Indian actor Ajay Devgan, is released
"Phool Aur Kaante", the film debut of famous Indian actor Ajay Devgan, is released
NY Knicks pay Patrick Ewing a record $18.8 million for a two year extension
NY Knicks pay Patrick Ewing a record $18.8 million for a two year extension
Sandra Volker swims world record 50m backstroke (28.57 sec)
Sandra Volker swims world record 50m backstroke (28.57 sec)
Washington Post reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women
Washington Post reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women
5th Rugby World Cup Final, Stadium Australia, Sydney: Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson lands winning drop goal in extra time as
5th Rugby World Cup Final, Stadium Australia, Sydney: Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson lands winning drop goal in extra time as England beats Australia, 20-17
The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine, resulting from the presidential elections
The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine, resulting from the presidential elections
Patrick Roy's #33 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens
Patrick Roy's #33 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens
Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records release American rapper and producer Kanye West's 5th studio album, "My Beaut
Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records release American rapper and producer Kanye West's 5th studio album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"
2 people are killed and 120 injured after a 100-vehicle pile-up in dense fog in Texas
2 people are killed and 120 injured after a 100-vehicle pile-up in dense fog in Texas
Norwegian, Magnus Carlsen defeats Viswanathan Anand to win the 2013 World Chess Championship
Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster. Carlsen is a five-time World Chess Champion, reigning six-time World Rapid Chess Champion, reigning nine-time World Blitz Chess Champion and...
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona sets a new goal scoring record in La Liga of 253 goals
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona sets a new goal scoring record in La Liga of 253 goals
In Argentine elections Mauricio Macri (PRO) wins a narrow election victory over his left-wing opponent
In Argentine elections Mauricio Macri (PRO) wins a narrow election victory over his left-wing opponent
'Vegas Golden Knights' is revealed as the Las Vegas NHL expansion team's name
The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
An out-of-control rebellion by terrorist groups in West Africa’s Sahel area is threatening the entire region, warns Ghan
An out-of-control rebellion by terrorist groups in West Africa’s Sahel area is threatening the entire region, warns Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo at a security conference in Accra [1]
Finland closes all but one border with Russia after an influx of migrants orchestrated, it said, by Russia [1]
Finland closes all but one border with Russia after an influx of migrants orchestrated, it said, by Russia [1]
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage musical and L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" [1]
Famous Births on November 22
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George Eliot is born
George Eliot, English novelist and poet, known for english novelist and poet, was born on 1819-11-22.
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Jamie Lee Curtis is born
Jamie Lee Curtis, American actress and author, known for american actress and author, was born on 1959-11-22. Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress, producer, and children's author.
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Mark Ruffalo is born
Mark Ruffalo, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1968-11-22. Mark Alan Ruffalo is an American actor and filmmaker who began his career in the late 1980s and first gained…
birth
Chris Metzen is born
Chris Metzen, American game designer, known for american game designer, was born on 1974-11-22.
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Scarlett Johansson is born
Scarlett Johansson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1985-11-22. Scarlett Ingrid Johansson is an American actress.
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Baby Ariel is born
Baby Ariel is born
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Hoagy Carmichael is born
Hoagy Carmichael, American musician, known for american composer, pianist, singer, actor and bandleader, was born on 1899-11-22.
birth
Benjamin Britten is born
Benjamin Britten, English musician, known for english composer and pianist, was born on 1913-11-22.
birth
Ralph Guldahl is born
Ralph Guldahl athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1911-11-22. Ralph J.
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Billie Jean King is born
Billie Jean King, American athlete, known for american tennis player, was born on 1944-11-22. Billie Jean King, also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player.
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Boris Becker is born
Boris Becker, German athlete, known for german former tennis player, was born on 1968-11-22. Boris Franz Becker is a German former professional tennis player, tennis coach and a commentator.
Notable Deaths on November 22
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 22, 1497?
- Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope on the first voyage from Europe to reach India
- What happened on November 22, 1869?
- Clipper Cutty Sark is launched in Dumbarton, Scotland, one of the last clippers ever built and the only one still surviving - now serving as a museum ship in Greenwich, England [1]
- What happened on November 22, 1926?
- The Commonwealth of Nations, often referred to as the British Commonwealth or simply the Commonwealth, is an international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former...
- What happened on November 22, 1935?
- Flying boat "China Clipper" takes off from Alameda, California, carrying 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-Pacific airmail flight
- What happened on November 22, 1963?
- While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald
Complete Timeline — November 22 Through the Ages
St. Symmachus begins his reign as Pope, replacing Anastasius II
St. Symmachus begins his reign as Pope, replacing Anastasius II
First King of all Brittany, Nominoe defeats Frankish King Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon, near Redon
Nominoe or Nomenoe (French: Nominoë; Breton: Nevenoe; b. c 800, d. 7 March 851) was the first Duke of Brittany from 846 to his death.
Frederick II is crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Honorius III
Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death.
Street fights in Utrecht, Hollandsgezinde Gunterlingen statements
Street fights in Utrecht, Hollandsgezinde Gunterlingen statements
Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope on the first voyage from Europe to reach India
Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope on the first voyage from Europe to reach India
Spain delegates "New Laws" against slavery in America
Spain delegates "New Laws" against slavery in America
The Brazilian city of Niterói is founded
Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the southeast region of Brazil.
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of maroon
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of marooned sailor Alexander Selkirk (inspired Robinson Crusoe story)
English Poet and preacher John Donne is made Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral in London aged 49
John Donne ( DUN; 1571 or 1572 – 31 March 1631) was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England.
Purcell's "Welcome to All the Pleasures" premieres in London
Purcell's "Welcome to All the Pleasures" premieres in London
Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden
Treaty of Preobrasjensku Denmark, Russia, Saksen and Poland divide Sweden
Strasbourg Alsace-Lorraine, prohibits circumcision and wearing of beards
Strasbourg Alsace-Lorraine, prohibits circumcision and wearing of beards
Peregrine Williamson of Baltimore patents a steel pen
Peregrine Williamson of Baltimore patents a steel pen
George Eliot is born
George Eliot, English novelist and poet, known for english novelist and poet, was born on 1819-11-22.
Mount St Helens in Washington erupts
Mount St. Helens (known as Lawetlat'la to the local Cowlitz people, and Loowit or Louwala-Clough to the Klickitat) is an active stratovolcano located in Skamania County, Washington, in the Pacific...
Opera "La Perle Du Brésil" is produced (Paris)
La Perle du Brésil (The Pearl of Brazil) is an 1851 drame lyrique in 3 acts by composer Félicien David to a French-language libretto by J. Gabriel and Sylvain Saint-Étienne.
Battle of Fort McRee, Florida
Fort McRee was a historic military fort constructed by the United States on the eastern tip of Perdido Key to defend Pensacola and its important natural harbor.
American Civil War Battle at Griswoldville, Georgia, ends after 650 casualties
The following engagements took place in the year 1864 during the American Civil War. The Union armies, under the command of U.S.
Clipper Cutty Sark is launched in Dumbarton, Scotland, one of the last clippers ever built and the only one still surviv
Clipper Cutty Sark is launched in Dumbarton, Scotland, one of the last clippers ever built and the only one still surviving - now serving as a museum ship in Greenwich, England [1]
Franz Grillparzer's "Die Judin von Toledo" premieres in Prague
Franz Grillparzer's "Die Judin von Toledo" premieres in Prague
Aleksandr Ostrovsky's classic play "Without a Dowry" (Bespridannitsa) premieres in Moscow [OS 10 Nov]
Aleksandr Ostrovsky's classic play "Without a Dowry" (Bespridannitsa) premieres in Moscow [OS 10 Nov]
T Thomas Fortune starts NY Freeman (NY Age) newspaper
T Thomas Fortune starts NY Freeman (NY Age) newspaper
Victoria Street cable tram line opens in Melbourne, Australia, connecting Richmond to the city center via Victoria Stree
Victoria Street cable tram line opens in Melbourne, Australia, connecting Richmond to the city center via Victoria Street and Collins Street
Construction begins on the Simplon Tunnel through the Alps, linking Italy and Switzerland; it becomes the world's longes
Construction begins on the Simplon Tunnel through the Alps, linking Italy and Switzerland; it becomes the world's longest railway tunnel
-23] Battle at Willow Grange, Natal (British vs Boer army)
-23] Battle at Willow Grange, Natal (British vs Boer army)
Hoagy Carmichael is born
Hoagy Carmichael, American musician, known for american composer, pianist, singer, actor and bandleader, was born on 1899-11-22.
Paul Kruger, exiled President of the Boer Republic of South Africa, is given a popular welcome when he lands at Marseill
Paul Kruger, exiled President of the Boer Republic of South Africa, is given a popular welcome when he lands at Marseilles, France
British, Italian, Russian, French and Austro-Hungarian fleet attacks Lesbos
British, Italian, Russian, French and Austro-Hungarian fleet attacks Lesbos
Peter Stolypin, Prime Minister of Russia, introduces agrarian reforms allowing peasants to withdraw from the communes an
Peter Stolypin, Prime Minister of Russia, introduces agrarian reforms allowing peasants to withdraw from the communes and take their share of land for private ownership
1st US-Japanese baseball game Reach All-Americans defeat Waseda U, 5-0
1st US-Japanese baseball game Reach All-Americans defeat Waseda U, 5-0
Arthur Knight patents steel-shafted golf clubs
Arthur Franklin Knight (1865 – May 7, 1936) was an American inventor credited with invention of steel golf clubs in 1909, who also invented the Schenectady putter.
Ralph Guldahl is born
Ralph Guldahl athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1911-11-22. Ralph J.
Benjamin Britten is born
Benjamin Britten, English musician, known for english composer and pianist, was born on 1913-11-22.
Indian troops take Basra in Mesopotamia
Indian troops take Basra in Mesopotamia
Grand Duke Frederik II, the last Grand Duke of Baden, resigns
Grand Duke Frederik II, the last Grand Duke of Baden, resigns
15,000 men are cremated at Domela Newenhouse, Amsterdam, Netherlands
15,000 men are cremated at Domela Newenhouse, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Britain orders Egyptians out of Sudan
Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north,...
Imperial Conference ends, granting autonomy within the British Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations, often referred to as the British Commonwealth or simply the Commonwealth, is an international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former...
Belgian government of Henri Jaspar falls but is reformed the same day
Belgian government of Henri Jaspar falls but is reformed the same day
1st performance of Ferde Grofé's "Grand Canyon Suite" given by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra at Studebaker Theater, Ch
1st performance of Ferde Grofé's "Grand Canyon Suite" given by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra at Studebaker Theater, Chicago
Pump patented that computes quantity and price delivered
Pump patented that computes quantity and price delivered
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" 1st heard on Eddie Cantor's show
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" 1st heard on Eddie Cantor's show
Flying boat "China Clipper" takes off from Alameda, California, carrying 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-Pacif
Flying boat "China Clipper" takes off from Alameda, California, carrying 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-Pacific airmail flight
students in Delft demonstrate against Nazis
students in Delft demonstrate against Nazis
British cruiser Devonshire sinks German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis
The German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis (HSK 2), known to the Kriegsmarine as Schiff 16 and to the Royal Navy as Raider-C, was a converted German Hilfskreuzer or merchant or commerce raider of the...
British RAF begins air bombing of Berlin, Germany
The Battle of Berlin (November 1943 to March 1944) was a bombing campaign against Berlin by RAF Bomber Command, along with raids on other German cities to keep German defences dispersed.
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry occupies Hoven at Geilenkirchen
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry occupies Hoven at Geilenkirchen
Billie Jean King is born
Billie Jean King, American athlete, known for american tennis player, was born on 1944-11-22. Billie Jean King, also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player.
Cleveland Rams end Jim Benton gains 303 yards in 28-21 win over Detroit Lions; NFL single game rushing record - stands f
Cleveland Rams end Jim Benton gains 303 yards in 28-21 win over Detroit Lions; NFL single game rushing record - stands for 40+ years
7,021 see Fort Wayne Pistons edge Minneapolis Lakers, 19-18 at Minneapolis Auditorium; lowest ever NBA score of 37 combi
7,021 see Fort Wayne Pistons edge Minneapolis Lakers, 19-18 at Minneapolis Auditorium; lowest ever NBA score of 37 combined points
As' Harry Byrd selected AL Rookie of Year
Harry Gladwin Byrd (February 3, 1925 – May 14, 1985) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees, Baltimore...
Humane Society (US) forms in Washington, D.C.
Humane World for Animals, formerly the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society International (HSI), is a global nonprofit organization that focuses on animal welfare and opposes...
RCA Records makes its best investment, paying $35,000 to Sun Records for Elvis Presley's contract
RCA Records makes its best investment, paying $35,000 to Sun Records for Elvis Presley's contract
Boston shooting guard Bill Sharman hits 10 free throws in Celtics 101-78 over Philadelphia Warriors at Philadelphia Civi
Boston shooting guard Bill Sharman hits 10 free throws in Celtics 101-78 over Philadelphia Warriors at Philadelphia Civic Center
American Football League (AFL) conducts its first draft in Minneapolis with the 8 clubs selecting their playing rosters
American Football League (AFL) conducts its first draft in Minneapolis with the 8 clubs selecting their playing rosters for the inaugural 1960 season
Jamie Lee Curtis is born
Jamie Lee Curtis, American actress and author, known for american actress and author, was born on 1959-11-22. Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress, producer, and children's author.
The French National Assembly adopts the Military Program Law, establishing France's Force de frappe nuclear deterrent
Nuclear proliferation is the spread of nuclear weapons to additional countries, particularly those not recognized as nuclear-weapon states by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,...
7th British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games open in Perth, Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands.
While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Os
While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald
C. S. Lewis dies
C. S. Lewis, British writer, lay theologian, and scholar, known for british writer, lay theologian, and scholar, died on 1963-11-22.
American actress and singer Rosemary Clooney (36) weds Puerto Rican actor José Ferrer (51) for the second time in Los An
American actress and singer Rosemary Clooney (36) weds Puerto Rican actor José Ferrer (51) for the second time in Los Angeles, California; divorce a second time in 1967
WITF TV channel 33 in Harrisburg-Hershey, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
WITF TV channel 33 in Harrisburg-Hershey, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
American folk singer Bob Dylan (24) weds American model and actress Sara Lowndes (26); divorce in 1977
American folk singer Bob Dylan (24) weds American model and actress Sara Lowndes (26); divorce in 1977
32nd Heisman Trophy Award: Steve Spurrier, Florida (QB)
The Florida Gators football program represents the University of Florida (UF) in American college football.
BBC unofficially bans "I Am the Walrus" by Beatles, due to the suggestive lyric “Boy, you've been a naughty girl you let
BBC unofficially bans "I Am the Walrus" by Beatles, due to the suggestive lyric “Boy, you've been a naughty girl you let your knickers down."
First interracial kiss on TV (Star Trek, Captain Kirk and Uhura)
In the episode of Star Trek: The Original Series titled "Plato's Stepchildren", season 3 episode 10, first broadcast November 22, 1968, Uhura (played by Afro-American actress Nichelle Nichols) and...
Mark Ruffalo is born
Mark Ruffalo, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1968-11-22. Mark Alan Ruffalo is an American actor and filmmaker who began his career in the late 1980s and first gained…
Boris Becker is born
Boris Becker, German athlete, known for german former tennis player, was born on 1968-11-22. Boris Franz Becker is a German former professional tennis player, tennis coach and a commentator.
Isolation of a single gene is announced by scientists at Harvard University
Isolation of a single gene is announced by scientists at Harvard University
A member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is killed in a premature bomb explosion in Lurgan, County Armagh
A member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is killed in a premature bomb explosion in Lurgan, County Armagh
Belgium government of Eyskens resigns
Belgium government of Eyskens resigns
Italian Fascist organization Ordine Nuovo disbands
Italian Fascist organization Ordine Nuovo disbands
Lake Buena Vista Club opens
Lake Buena Vista Club opens
Chris Metzen is born
Chris Metzen, American game designer, known for american game designer, was born on 1974-11-22.
Drummuckavall Ambush: 3 British Army soldiers are killed and one captured when the Provisional Irish Republican Army att
Drummuckavall Ambush: 3 British Army soldiers are killed and one captured when the Provisional Irish Republican Army attack a watchtower in South Armagh, North Ireland
Algeria Constitution goes into effect
Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
Regular Concorde supersonic jet passenger service between New York City's JFK airport and Europe begins (Air France from
Regular Concorde supersonic jet passenger service between New York City's JFK airport and Europe begins (Air France from Paris; British Airways from London) [1]
Georgia tanker at Pilottown Louisiana, spills 1.3 million gallons of oil after an anchor chain causes a ship to leak
Georgia tanker at Pilottown Louisiana, spills 1.3 million gallons of oil after an anchor chain causes a ship to leak
Browns' QB Brian Sipe sets a club record by being intercepted six times
Browns' QB Brian Sipe sets a club record by being intercepted six times
Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center via Kelly AFB, Texas
Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center via Kelly AFB, Texas
Fred Rogers of PBS "Mr Rogers, Neighborhood" presents a sweater to Smithsonian Institution
Fred Rogers of PBS "Mr Rogers, Neighborhood" presents a sweater to Smithsonian Institution
Columbia moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 61-C
Columbia moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 61-C
Scarlett Johansson is born
Scarlett Johansson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1985-11-22. Scarlett Ingrid Johansson is an American actress.
Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes the 13th NHLer to score 500 goals
Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes the 13th NHLer to score 500 goals
Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) ends his NBA free throw streak of 51 games
Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) ends his NBA free throw streak of 51 games
Conjunction of Venus, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and the Moon
Neptune is the eighth and farthest known planet orbiting the Sun. It is the fourth-largest planet in the Solar System by diameter, the third-most-massive planet, and the densest giant planet.
MLB center fielder Kirby Puckett signs record $3,000,000 per year contract with Minnesota Twins
MLB center fielder Kirby Puckett signs record $3,000,000 per year contract with Minnesota Twins
"Phool Aur Kaante", the film debut of famous Indian actor Ajay Devgan, is released
"Phool Aur Kaante", the film debut of famous Indian actor Ajay Devgan, is released
NY Knicks pay Patrick Ewing a record $18.8 million for a two year extension
NY Knicks pay Patrick Ewing a record $18.8 million for a two year extension
Sandra Volker swims world record 50m backstroke (28.57 sec)
Sandra Volker swims world record 50m backstroke (28.57 sec)
Washington Post reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women
Washington Post reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women
"Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lassete
"Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lasseter and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, is released
"The Lord of The Rings" actor Sean Bean (38) weds actress Abigail Cruttenden (29)
"The Lord of The Rings" actor Sean Bean (38) weds actress Abigail Cruttenden (29)
Baby Ariel is born
Baby Ariel is born
5th Rugby World Cup Final, Stadium Australia, Sydney: Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson lands winning drop goal in extra time as
5th Rugby World Cup Final, Stadium Australia, Sydney: Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson lands winning drop goal in extra time as England beats Australia, 20-17
The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine, resulting from the presidential elections
The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine, resulting from the presidential elections
Angela Merkel becomes the first female Chancellor of Germany
Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German retired politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is the only woman to have held the office and the only from former East Germany.
Patrick Roy's #33 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens
Patrick Roy's #33 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens
Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records release American rapper and producer Kanye West's 5th studio album, "My Beaut
Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records release American rapper and producer Kanye West's 5th studio album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"
American singer-songwriter and actress Ashlee Simpson (27) divorces American "Fall Out Boy" bassist Pete Wentz (32) due
American singer-songwriter and actress Ashlee Simpson (27) divorces American "Fall Out Boy" bassist Pete Wentz (32) due to irreconcilable differences after two and a half year of marriage
2 people are killed and 120 injured after a 100-vehicle pile-up in dense fog in Texas
2 people are killed and 120 injured after a 100-vehicle pile-up in dense fog in Texas
Norwegian, Magnus Carlsen defeats Viswanathan Anand to win the 2013 World Chess Championship
Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster. Carlsen is a five-time World Chess Champion, reigning six-time World Rapid Chess Champion, reigning nine-time World Blitz Chess Champion and...
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona sets a new goal scoring record in La Liga of 253 goals
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona sets a new goal scoring record in La Liga of 253 goals
In Argentine elections Mauricio Macri (PRO) wins a narrow election victory over his left-wing opponent
In Argentine elections Mauricio Macri (PRO) wins a narrow election victory over his left-wing opponent
'Vegas Golden Knights' is revealed as the Las Vegas NHL expansion team's name
The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
"Hot in Cleveland" actress Valerie Bertinelli (62) divorces financial planner Tom Vitale due to irreconcilable differenc
"Hot in Cleveland" actress Valerie Bertinelli (62) divorces financial planner Tom Vitale due to irreconcilable differences after 11 years of marriage
An out-of-control rebellion by terrorist groups in West Africa’s Sahel area is threatening the entire region, warns Ghan
An out-of-control rebellion by terrorist groups in West Africa’s Sahel area is threatening the entire region, warns Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo at a security conference in Accra [1]
Finland closes all but one border with Russia after an influx of migrants orchestrated, it said, by Russia [1]
Finland closes all but one border with Russia after an influx of migrants orchestrated, it said, by Russia [1]
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage musical and L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" [1]