Famous Birthdays
- Dorino Serafini, Italian racing driver (d. 2000)
- Licia Albanese, Italian-American operatic soprano (NY Metropolitan Opera, 1940-66), born in Torre Pelosa (now Bari), Italy (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- D v Liliencron, writer, dies at 65
1909 Highlights
About July 22, 1909
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
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