1986⚡ Event
Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight champion
Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick to win the World Boxing Council title on November 22, 1986, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
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What Happened on November 22?
Discover 16 historical moments on November 22 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on November 22(5)
1987⚡ Event
Max Headroom signal hijacking
Two television stations in Chicago had their broadcast signals hijacked with footage of an unknown person wearing a Max Headroom mask and costume on November 22, 1987.
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1988⚡ Event
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber public debut
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the United States Air Force was first displayed in public on November 22, 1988. The event took place at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.
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1995⚡ Event
Toy Story released
Toy Story, the first feature film created using only computer-generated imagery, was released in theaters in the United States on November 22, 1995.
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2013⚡ Event
Magnus Carlsen becomes World Chess Champion
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen defeated India's Viswanathan Anand to become world chess champion on November 22, 2013.
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Famous Birthdays on November 22(5)
Notable Deaths on November 22(6)
1963🕊️ Death
John F. Kennedy assassinated
U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
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2017🕊️ Death
George Avakian
George Avakian was an American music producer known for his work with jazz and folk artists.
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2022🕊️ Death
John Y. Brown Jr.
John Y. Brown Jr. was an American soldier, lawyer, and politician who served as the 55th Governor of Kentucky.
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2024🕊️ Death
Serge Vohor
Serge Vohor was a Vanuatuan politician who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Vanuatu.
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November 22 in History
November 22 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1986 to the present day.
Major Events on November 22
Among the most notable events on November 22: Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight champion (1986), Max Headroom signal hijacking (1987), B-2 Spirit stealth bomber public debut (1988). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 22
Notable figures born on November 22 include Trey McBride, Auliʻi Cravalho, Chenle. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 22
Remembered figures who died on November 22 include John F. Kennedy assassinated, George Avakian, Otto Hutter. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 22?
- November 22 is home to 16 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on November 22?
- One of the most notable events on November 22 is: Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight champion.
- Who was born on November 22?
- Famous figures born on November 22 include Trey McBride, Auliʻi Cravalho, Chenle.
- How many historical events happened on November 22?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 22, spanning centuries of world history.
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