On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
November 22
Events on This Day
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1963
50 years agoPresident John F. Kennedy is shot and killed by a sniper in Dallas.
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1965
48 years agoBoxing great Muhammad Ali wins the heavyweight title with a technical knockout of Floyd Patterson.
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1987
26 years agoPope John Paul II beatifies 85 Roman Catholics martyred for their faith during the Reformation between 1584 and 1679.
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2005
8 years agoConservative political leader Angela Merkel is sworn in as the first female chancellor of Germany.
November 22
Born on This Day
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Scarlett Johansson
- In these groups:
- Pucker Uppers
- Marilyn Mimics
- Sparks On The Set
Scarlett Johansson
Film Actress / 1984 -
Scarlett Johansson is an actress best known for her work in films like Lost in Translation, The Nanny Diaries, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Avengers and Hitchcock.
Born: November 22, 1984
Age: 28 years old
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Occupation: Film Actress -
Steven Van Zandt
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named Steven
- Famous People Born in 1950
Steven Van Zandt
Musician / 1950 -
Steven Van Zandt is best known as a founding member, guitarist and backup vocalist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and an actor on the HBO TV series The Sopranos.
1950 | 62 years old
Musician -
Mariel Hemingway
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Sagittarians
Mariel Hemingway
Actress / 1961 -
Mariel Hemingway is best known for her acting roles in Manhattan and Lipstick.
1961 | 51 years old
Actress -
Rodney Dangerfield
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
Rodney Dangerfield
Comedian / 1921 - 2004
Rodney Dangerfield was a stand-up comedian and actor known for his "I don't get no respect" routine. He starred in the hit movie comedies, Caddyshack and Back to School, during the 1980s.
Born: November 22, 1921
Birthplace: Babylon, New York, United States
Occupation: Comedian -
Billie Jean King
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Tennis Players
- Famous People Named King
Billie Jean King
Tennis Player / 1943 -
Billie Jean King is best known for her long and successful tennis career.
1943 | 69 years old
Tennis Player -
Jamie Lee Curtis
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Silver Foxes
Jamie Lee Curtis
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1958 -
Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress, nicknamed the "Scream Queen" in the 1980's for her roles in several horror films including Halloween (1978), The Fog (1980) and Terror Train (1980). She is also an author of children's books.
1958 | 54 years old
Film Actress, Television Actress
November 22
Died on This Day
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John F. Kennedy
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Military Veterans
- The Kennedy Family
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Activist, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1917 - 1963
John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress. He was assassinated in 1963.
Died: November 22, 1963
Age: 46 years old
Place: Dallas, Texas , United States
Occupation: U.S. Representative -
Michael Hutchence
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
- Famous People Named Michael
Michael Hutchence
Singer / 1960 - 1997
Michael Hutchence was the lead singer of the band INXS, a popular rock group in the 1980s and 1990s.
1997 | 37 years old
Singer -
Jack London
- In these groups:
- Imbibers
- Name Changers
- Famous Capricorns
Jack London
Journalist, Author / 1876 - 1916
Jack London was a 19th century American author and journalist, best known for the adventure novels White Fang and The Call of the Wild.
1916 | 40 years old
Journalist, Author -
Mae West
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Sober Celebs
Mae West
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Pin-up / 1893 - 1980
Mae West started in Vaudeville and on the stage in New York, and later moved to Hollywood to star in films known for their blunt sexuality and steamy settings.
Died: November 22, 1980
Age: 87 years old
Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
Occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress, Pin-up -
Aldous Huxley
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1894
Aldous Huxley
Author / 1894 - 1963
Author Aldous Huxley expressed his deep distrust of 20th-century politics and technology in his sci-fi novel Brave New World, a nightmarish vision of the future.1963 | 69 years old
Author -
C.S. Lewis
- In these groups:
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Fiction Authors
C.S. Lewis
Journalist, Author / 1898 - 1963
C.S. Lewis was a prolific Irish writer and scholar best known for his Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series as well as his pro-Christian texts.1963 | 64 years old
Journalist, Author
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