What Happened on January 11, 1922

Historical Events

1st Insulin Injection

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

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernle Bradford, English historian and writer (d. 1986)
  • Neville Duke, English test pilot
Born in 1922
1922 Highlights

About January 11, 1922

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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