Historical Events
- Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry occupies Hoven at Geilenkirchen
Film Premiere
Film musical "Meet Me In St Louis", starring Judy Garland, and directed by Vincente Minnelli, premieres at Loew’s State Theater on Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri
Famous Birthdays
- Max Romeo [Smith], Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter, born in St. D'Acre, St. Ann, Jamaica
- Robert Iliffe, English publisher (Coventry Evening Telegraph)
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Eddington, English astrophysicist, cosmologist and mathematician (stars), dies at 61
- George Clausen, English painter, dies at 92
About November 22, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
