Other Notable Events for October 22

History & Quotes / October 22, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1797, the first silk parachute jump from a high altitude was made by Andre-Jacques Garnerin, who dropped in a basket released from a balloon at 3,300 feet over a Paris park.

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Notable Birthdays for October 22

History & Quotes / October 22, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Musician Franz Liszt in 1811
- actor Sarah Bernhardt in 1844
- actor Curly Howard in 1903
- actor Joan Fontaine in 1917
- writer Doris Lessing in 1919
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 22, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 22, the 296th day of 2024 with 70 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, October 22

History & Quotes / October 22, 2024

On October 22nd, 1964, Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature; he turned it down.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 21, 2024

A thought for the day: I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds. -- American musician Dizzy Gillespie

Other Notable Events for October 21

History & Quotes / October 21, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1805, in one of history's greatest naval battles, the British fleet under Adm. Horatio Nelson defeated the combined French-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar off the coast of Spain.

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