Historical Events
- Boulogne reoccupied by the Allies
Event of Interest
President Jose P. Laurel declares the Philippines under martial law in 1944 through Proclamation No. 29
- US troops land on Ulithi atoll, western Pacific
Famous Birthdays
- John S. Tanner, American politician (Rep-D-Tennessee 1989-2011), born in Halls, Tennessee
- Roger Nichols, American recording engineer, producer and inventor (Steely Dan; John Denver), born in Oakland, California (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- "Cab" Calloway, British scout, dies in battle of Oosterbeek
About September 22, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
