1922 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1890s 1900s 1910s – 1920s – 1930s 1940s 1950s
Years:	1919 1920 1921 – 1922 – 1923 1924 1925

The year 1922 was a very important time in history, full of big changes around the world. It was a year when countries gained independence, ancient secrets were uncovered, and new ideas in science and art emerged. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in 1922.

Major World Events
Famous People Born in 1922
Notable Deaths in 1922
Books and Movies of 1922
Images for kids
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Major World Events

On February 28, Egypt officially became an independent country. This was a big step for Egypt, as it meant they could govern themselves.
Most of Ireland also stopped being part of the United Kingdom. This changed the map of Europe and created a new independent state.
A very old and powerful empire, the Ottoman Empire, came to an end in 1922. This empire had existed for hundreds of years, and its collapse led to the creation of new countries in the Middle East.
One of the most exciting discoveries ever happened in 1922: the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was found by Howard Carter. This discovery gave us amazing insights into ancient Egyptian life and treasures.
Two brilliant scientists, Archibald Hill from England and Otto Fritz Meyerhof from Germany, won the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. They were recognized for their important work on how our muscles produce heat and energy.
The Soviet Union was officially founded. This was a new and very large country that would play a major role in world events for many decades.

Famous People Born in 1922

Many people who would become famous were born in 1922. Here are a few of them:

On February 18, Helen Gurley Brown was born. She became a very successful American publisher and writer.
Yitzhak Rabin, born on March 1, later became the 5th Prime Minister of Israel. He was a very important political leader.
The famous American writer Jack Kerouac was born on March 12. He wrote many influential books.
Doris Day, a beloved actress and singer, was born on April 3. She starred in many popular movies and sang many hit songs.
On June 10, the legendary American actress and singer Judy Garland was born. She is best known for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

Notable Deaths in 1922

On January 22, Pope Benedict XV passed away. He was the head of the Catholic Church during a very difficult time, including World War I.

Books and Movies of 1922

A very important book called Ulysses by James Joyce was published in 1922. It's known for its unique writing style.
The movie Nanook of the North was released. It was one of the first documentary films ever made, showing the life of an Inuit family.