November 22, 2023: A Day in History
Welcome to the 2023 calendar page for November 22!
Today's Facts
- 47th calendar week, 326th day of the year
- 39 days until the end of the year
- Astrological sign: Scorpio
- Name day: Cecilia
Notable Events
Let's dive into some significant historical events that took place on various November 22s throughout history:
- 1963 - A tragic day for the United States as President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
- 1928 - Maurice Ravel's legendary "Boléro" premiered as a ballet in Paris.
Special Occasions
If you're born on this day, you share your birthday with some amazing individuals:
- 1958 - Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her roles in "Halloween" and "A Fish Called Wanda"
- 1943 - Tennis champion Billie Jean King, who reached the world number one position six times
- 1913 - Composer Benjamin Britten, best known for his opera "Peter Grimes"
Beyond the Headlines
Although it might seem like every day has a unique historical significance, sometimes, major events aren't directly tied to a specific date. For instance, the controversial deployment of Pershing II missiles in Germany, which took place in 1983, was part of a larger Cold War strategy, rather than a singular event on November 22 [1][2].
Sources
[1] History.com. (2021). Pershing II. [Online]. Available at: https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/pershing-ii
[2] Cold War Museum. (n.d.). Pershing II Missiles. [Online]. Available at: https://www.coldwarmuseum.org/stories/pershing-ii-missiles/
