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What Happened on January 11, 1922

Historical Events

1st Insulin Injection

Insulin first used on humans to treat diabetes, Frederick Banting injects fellow Canadian Leonard Thompson, aged 14

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernle Bradford, English historian and writer (d. 1986)
  • Neville Duke, English WWII flying ace (shot down 27 planes ), test pilot (air speed record 1953), born in Tonbridge, Kent (d. 2007)

About January 11, 1922

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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