Historical Events
Event of Interest
8th French government of Aristide Briand falls
- James H Scullin forms Australia government
Famous Birthdays
- Giorgio Gaslini, Italian jazz pianist and composer, born in Milan, Italy (d. 2014)
- Lev Yashin, Soviet-Russian soccer goalie, known as 'The Black Spider' (Dynamo Moscow, 1950-70), and namesake of FIFA award for best World Cup Finals goalkeeper, born in Moscow, USSR (d. 1990)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Hastings, American architect (NY Public Library), dies at 69
About October 22, 1929
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
