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What Happened on August 22, 1921

Historical Events

Rise of J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover appointed Assistant Director of the Bureau of Investigation

Famous Birthdays

  • James Menter, British physicist and principal (Queen Mary College), born in Teynham, Kent (d. 2006)

About August 22, 1921

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo