November 22 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on November 22 (11-22) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on November 22 (20)

  • Aldous Huxley (Died: 1963-11-22) — English writer and philosopher known for social satire and mystical explorations.
  • André Gide (Born: 1869-11-22) — Pioneering French author, Nobel laureate known for exploring selfhood and transgression.
  • Andrzej Żuławski (Born: 1940-11-22) — Pioneering Polish film director, celebrated for intense art-house cinema.
  • Benjamin Britten (Born: 1913-11-22) — Central figure of 20th-century British music, known for opera and vocal works.
  • Billie Jean King (Born: 1943-11-22) — Pioneering tennis legend and fierce advocate for gender equality in sports.
  • Blackbeard (Died: 1718-11-22) — Infamous English pirate, Edward Teach, known for his menacing beard and devastating raids.
  • C. S. Lewis (Died: 1963-11-22) — Influential British author, theologian, and scholar known for Narnia and Christian apologetics.
  • Charles de Gaulle (Born: 1890-11-22) — French general and statesman who restored democracy and founded the Fifth Republic.
  • Edward Bernays (Born: 1891-11-22) — Father of Public Relations, pioneer in shaping public opinion and modern propaganda.
  • Enver Pasha (Born: 1881-11-22) — Ottoman general and politician, key figure in the CUP and WWI atrocities.
  • George Eliot (Born: 1819-11-22) — Leading Victorian novelist known for psychological depth and realism.
  • Hans Krebs (biochemist) (Died: 1981-11-22) — Pioneering biochemist known for the discovery of the Citric Acid and Urea Cycles.
  • Jamie Campbell Bower (Born: 1988-11-22) — English actor and singer known for roles in Stranger Things and fantasy franchises.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (Born: 1958-11-22) — Versatile actress known for horror roles, comedy triumphs, and recent critical acclaim.
  • John F. Kennedy (Died: 1963-11-22) — 35th U.S. President who led the nation through the height of the Cold War era.
  • Mae West (Died: 1980-11-22) — Iconic actress and singer, famed for her witty, sexually suggestive performances.
  • Robert Clive (Died: 1774-11-22) — Pioneering British military officer who established EIC rule in Bengal.
  • Scarlett Johansson (Born: 1984-11-22) — Iconic actress known for Black Widow and global box office success.
  • Steven Van Zandt (Born: 1950-11-22) — Musician, actor, and songwriter known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven.
  • Wassily Kandinsky (Born: 1866-11-22) — Pioneer of abstraction, Kandinsky bridged art and spiritual theory across decades.