Famous people born on January 22 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is January 22, you share it with Lord Byron, Sam Cooke, Diane Lane — and you were born under Aquarius, the sign of the original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
Birthday basics for January 22
Aquarius ♒
Zodiac sign
Garnet
Birthstone
Carnation
Birth flower
22nd
Day of the year
January 22 is the 22nd day of the year, with 343 days still to come.
Famous people born on January 22
Lord Byron — English Romantic poet (born 1788).
Sam Cooke — American soul singer known as the King of Soul (born 1931).
Francis Bacon (b. 1561) — English philosopher and statesman regarded as a father of the scientific method.
Steve Perry (b. 1949) — American singer whose soaring voice fronted the rock band Journey.
Guy Fieri (b. 1968) — American restaurateur and host of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives".
January 22 in history
1901 — Queen Victoria died after more than 63 years on the British throne, and Edward VII became king.
1968 — Apollo 5 lifted off, carrying the first lunar module into space.
1973 — George Foreman defeated Joe Frazier to win the world heavyweight boxing championship.
1927 — The first live radio commentary of a soccer match was broadcast in England.
1947 — KTLA in Los Angeles began operating as the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi.
1984 — Apple's famous "1984" Macintosh commercial aired during Super Bowl XVIII.
January 22 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is January 22?
Anyone born on January 22 is a Aquarius — original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
What is the birthstone for January 22?
The birthstone for a January 22 birthday is Garnet, and the birth flower is the Carnation.
Who is the most famous person born on January 22?
Lord Byron is among the best known — English Romantic poet (born 1788).
What happened on January 22?
In 1901, Queen Victoria died after more than 63 years on the British throne, and Edward VII became king.
What day of the year is January 22?
January 22 is the 22nd day of the year, with 343 days still to come.
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