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What Happened on December 12, 1922

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur R. Hawkins, American naval aviator and flying ace (WW II, downed 14 Japanese planes), born in Zavalla, Texas (d. 2004)

Famous Deaths

  • John Wanamaker, American merchant (Wanamakers Department Store), pioneer in marketing and Postmaster General, dies at 84
Died in 1922 1922 Highlights

About December 12, 1922

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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