Famous Birthdays
- Frank Wess, American jazz flutist, saxophonist (Duke Ellington, 1953-64; New York Jazz Quartet, 1974-82), and composer, born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Eliza Ann Gardner, African-American abolitionist and religious leader, dies at 90
Died in 1922 1922 Highlights
About January 4, 1922
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
