Historical Events
- Coal mine explosion kills 263 at Dawson, New Mexico
Theater Premiere
George M. Cohan's play "Seven Keys to Baldpate" premieres in NYC
- The first batch of Indian passive resisters, consisting of 12 men and 4 women (including Mrs. Kasturba Gandhi) are arrested at Volksrust and imprisoned in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Leroy Holmes, American songwriter ("The Mole"), arranger, and orchestra leader (Tonight Show, 1956-57), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1986)
About September 22, 1913
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
