Historical Events
- In an all-American bout, Mickey Walker upsets defending champion Jack Britton in a 15-round points decision at Madison Square Garden, NYC; wins world welterweight boxing crown
End of the Ottoman Empire
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk takes Constantinople from Mehmed VI, proclaiming the Republic of Turkey and bringing an end to the Ottoman Empire
Event of Interest
Queen Wilhelmina opens Dutch Historical Maritime museum in Amsterdam
1922 History
Famous Birthdays
- George S. Irving [Shelasky], American broadway singer and actor (Dumplings), born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Capus, French journalist and playwright, dies at 63
About November 1, 1922
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
