Famous Birthdays
Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda, Austrian auto racer (F1 world champ 1975, 77, 84), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2019)
- Olga Morozova, Russian tennis player, born in Moscow, Soviet Union
Famous Weddings
Mário Soares
Future Portuguese President Mário Soares (24) weds actress Maria de Jesus Barroso (24) at the 3rd Conservatory of the Civil Register of Lisbon
Famous Deaths
- Russell W. Porter, American artist and explorer (Alaska), dies at 77
1949 Highlights
About February 22, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
