1922 Facts: History, Trivia, Inventions And Much More For Kids

History and humanity have been sharing an indestructible bond for a very long time.

Do you know a little bit about how diseases were treated in the times of our ancestors? During the 1920s, most people died of their diseases simply due to the absence of a cure.

It goes without saying that centuries ago, life was unimaginably different from that of today. There were no smartphones or laptops to carry around, no artificial intelligence systems, or even internet connectivity.

Then, what made all the difference?

Innumerable historical events have contributed towards the gradual development of humanity in every aspect of life, and there's still a long, long way to go. The year 1922 of the Common Era is one of the most significant years in the historical timeline as it is interspersed with some of the most memorable and consequential events.

Keep exploring to learn more about the events that shaped up 1922. Also, check out these fascinating 1925 facts and 1927 facts.

Fun Facts About 1922

Pop culture history today is perhaps the most amusing aspect of history. To subtract the mundaneness from history, let's read through these fun facts about the pop-culture history of 1922.

On September 27, a groundbreaking American silent film premiered that used 3D for the first time in the world. Under Nat Deverich's direction, it also qualified to be the world's first film to offer an alternative closing to its audience.

At the closing of the film, the spectators just had to close one of their eyes to select between happy and sad endings. The film was one of its kind, but unfortunately, no copies of the 3D or 2D versions exist currently.

With the publication of the book named 'Tales of the Jazz Age', F. Scott Fitzgerald coined and popularized the title 'Jazz Age' that he implemented for the 1920s. A summation of the jazz culture was offered by him through his writings, where the times were characterized by frequent parties, fast-paced rhythms, catchy beats, and improvisations.

His most famous book, 'The Great Gatsby' is the perfect example of the times.

The year 1922 contributed immensely to the field of literature with some of its noteworthy publications. 'The Secret Adversary' authored by Agatha Christie, was published along with T. S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land', James Joyce's 'Ulysses', Bertolt Brecht's play 'Baal', and 'Jacob's Room' by Virginia Woolf.

One of the most famous children's books, named 'The Velveteen Rabbit' by Margery Williams, was brought out during this time. Magazines like the Ring Magazine and Readers Digest were also published in the same year.

Some of the most popular and well-made movies of the time include 'Nanook of the North', 'Nosferatu', and 'Dr. Mabuse: The Gambler', 'Foolish Wives'.

In 1922, Francis William Aston won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, while Niels Henrik David Bohr was honored with the prize for his contributions to Physics. Jacinto Benavente was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. In the field of physiology, Otto Fritz Meyerhof and Archibald Vivian Hill became the recipients of the Nobel Prize.

On August 4, 1922, the renowned Scottish inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, breathed his last. As a mark of respect, telephone service throughout Canada and the entire United States went silent for a minute.

Although the first radio station, KDKA, located in Pittsburgh, started transmission on November 2, 1920, more than 500 licensed radio stations developed in the US within two years.

Do you watch BBC? The British Broadcasting Company came into existence on October 18.

Rebecca Latimer Felton is one of the most eminent figures in history. On November 21, she became the world's first woman to hold an office in the United States Senate.

Although she served for only 24 hours, her entrance into the field of politics opened up new avenues for all women across the world. During her lifetime, she advocated for the modernization of education, equality in women's rights, and the reformation of prisons. She strongly supported women's suffrage.

To name some of the popular faces born that year: Doris Day, Christopher Lee, Judy Garland, Ava Gardner, Carl Reiner, Robert Vaughn, and Rory Calhoun. Did you know that the renowned Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini was born on March 5, 1922?

Regarded as one of the most controversial and groundbreaking filmmakers, he's known for his movies like 'Teorema', Oedipus Rex', 'The Decameron', and 'Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom'. He was brutally assassinated on November 2, 1975.

If you're a fan of rock music, then you must have listened to Incubus' landmark album 'Morning View'. The album was released for listening on October 23, 2001, and is known for its groovy, soft, yet aggressive music, but have you listened to Trixie Smith's 'My Man Rocks Me With One Steady Roll'?

It's actually from the blues, jazz, and rock 'n' roll of the 1920s that hard rock music had developed.

Pop culture history remains incomplete without the music of the time. The top five most influential songs include: 'My Man' by Fanny Brice, Al Jolson's 'April Showers' and 'Toot Toot Tootsie', 'Three O'Clock in The Morning', and 'I Build a Stairway to Paradise' by Paul Whiteman. What are you waiting for? Start grooving!

Historical Facts About 1922

What was the most famous battle of the time? Which natural calamities caused the worst destruction? Here are some noteworthy incidents from the pages of history.

On July 1, the Great Railroad Strike or Railway Shopmen's Strike commenced. A mass strike of more than 400,000 workers comprising maintenance workers and shopmen from all over the nation joined by seven chief railway unions was launched.

Recorded as one of the major strikes of America, the people led protests against the wage cuts charted out by the Railway Labor Board in that fiscal year.

The protests led by the strikers fell on deaf ears as the main operators of trains remained unperturbed by the proceedings of the strike.

As a result, the Board hired alternate laborers for the positions vacated by the strikers. Although the strike involved a large crowd at its initiation, it gradually died off within two months marking its failure.

The Bolsheviks or the 'Reds' emerged victorious in the Russian Civil War in October 1922. The war was initiated in 1918 following the October Revolution.

However, the aftermath of the war was catastrophic as around 300,000 men were killed in the war while 450,000 soldiers expired by contracting diseases. Millions perished out of starvation, and about 7 million children were drawn to the streets as a consequence of both the Civil War and the Great War.

On the other hand, June 28 marked the beginning of the Irish Civil War.

The war was caused due to disagreements among the Irish nationalists on the acceptance of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The war lasted for almost 11 months, with the pro-treaty members coming out as winners.

The first aircraft carrier of the US named the USS Langley, commenced its service for the fleet in March.

Did you know how the Fascist Party wields so much power? The Italian politician Benito Mussolini founded and headed the Fascist Party.

In 1922, Italy was shrouded in utter political chaos, and Mussolini didn't leave the chance to strike when the iron was hot. Accompanied by his other fascist supporters, he hit the streets, leading a march against the monarch.

The plan was highly successful, as the king was forced to yield to Mussolini. In the same year, he became Prime Minister and gradually pulled down the democratic institutions one by one. Eventually, he declared himself the dictator, with the self-proclaimed title 'El Duce' or 'The Leader'.

He held office as Prime Minister from 1922-1943. In the UK, on the other hand, Bonar Law succeeded David Lloyd George as Prime Minister in 1922.

Another major historical event occurred in 1922. On November 17, Mehmed VI, who was the last Ottoman sultan, was evicted from Constantinople. This marked the end of the Ottoman Empire, which had remained in power for over 600 years. On October 29, 1923, Turkey recognized itself as a republic.

Constructed in remembrance and honor of the 16th American president, Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial, situated in Washington, D. C., was ceremonially dedicated on May 30. The dedication of the Lincoln Memorial was conducted by William Howard Taft, the Chief Justice.

The memorial is composed of 36 columns that serve as a representation of the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death. Numerous symbolic elements have been embedded in the national monument of the US.

Facts About Inventions In 1922

Inventions have formed an indispensable part of life since man's first discovery of stone tools. With the passage of time, the number of discoveries and inventions has increased with the spread of knowledge and education. Read through some of the priceless inventions of 1922 that altered the way of living.

Are you interested in learning about the functions of different medications? Then, you might find it really useful to know that the first administration of insulin to treat diabetes dates back to January 11, 1922.

This breakthrough was achieved with the joint efforts of the Canadian surgeons Sir Frederick Banting, Charles Best, as well as JJR Macleod. Later, they were joined by biochemist James Collip. The finding was nothing short of a miracle, as countless people diagnosed with diabetes died due to a lack of proper treatment.

Before the introduction of insulin, a diabetic patient could manage to survive for a year or two at the most.

Nevertheless, after developing the world's first insulin, it was injected into Leonard Thompson, a diabetic patient lying on the death bed who was just 14 years old at the time. The excessively high levels of blood sugar dropped immediately, but the high ketone levels didn't fall.

The second, more purified doze was administered on January 23, and this time, the team rejoiced in their complete success as Leonard's condition normalized.

Archaeologists headed by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon achieved a great feat with the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, popularly called 'King Tut' on November 4. The Egyptian tomb excavated from the Valley of Kings remained concealed for over 3,000 years!

Do you like candy? The first Gummy Bear was manufactured by a company named Haribo in 1922. The name is actually derived from the German term 'Gummibär', which was used to refer to a small-sized fruit gum candy that bore the shape of a bear. This candy was invented by a confectioner named Hans Riegel.

Facts About Global Events In 1922

The year 1922 was an eventful year as numerous important events were taking place in every country across the world. Check out this list of some significant global events that left their mark on the sands of time.

What could be the reason for the outbreak of a riot? Straw hats? It sounds ridiculous, but it's true.

Generally, straw hats were mostly worn by men during the summertime. However, an undocumented rule began to be implemented that prohibited men from wearing a hat after September 15 (regarded as the 'Felt Hat Day'). A riot, commonly called the Straw Hat Riot, broke out in New York City for just wearing straw hats.

It was September 13, 1922. A mob of youngsters engaged in removing and trampling the hats donned by some of the factory workers.

Violence escalated when the workers retaliated. Several arrests were made, but it only aggravated the situation as gangs thronged several streets of New York City and engaged in bashing people, forcefully snatching away their hats and destroying them. This frenzy among the teenagers resulted in their arrests, and the riot was finally broken.

Did you know that the United Kingdom was founded in 1922? In Britain, the flu epidemic claimed the lives of 804 people on January 13. Another memorable event was recorded on May 10, when Dr. Ivy Williams became the first woman summoned to the English Bar as a member.

In 1922, 48 states composed the Unites States of America. On July 25, Albania was identified as a country by the United States, and on July 28, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia were also offered recognition as countries.

Interestingly, an American named Charles Osborne found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for hiccupping for the longest time! The man had been suffering from hiccups continuously since 1922, which lasted for 68 long years. It is roughly estimated that Charles hiccupped around 430 million times!

Due to hunting, the California Grizzly bear went extinct in August of this year. Populations of other animals such as the Thylacine, Caspian tiger, Barbary lion, golden toad, and Kouprey were completely eradicated by the 20th century.

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