What Happened on January 15, 1922

Historical Events

Anglo-Irish Treaty

Arthur Griffith is elected president of the Irish Free State after Eamon de Valera resigns in opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty (De Valera will lead a military opposition seeking a unified and independent Ireland)

Famous Birthdays

Sir Eric Willis, Australian politician, born in Murwillumbah, Australia (d. 1999)
Thelma Carpenter, American radio and jazz band singer (Coleman Hawkins; Count Basie), and stage and screen actress (Hello, Dolly!; Barefoot In The Park (TV); The Wiz (film)), born in Brooklyn, New York City (d. 1997)

Born in 1922