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?
Browse 16 historical entries recorded for November 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on November 22(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Auliʻi Cravalho
Auliʻi Cravalho is an American actress and singer.
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2002🎂 Birth
Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller is an American professional basketball player.
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2002🎂 Birth
Owen Power
Owen Power is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
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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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2020🕊️ Death
Otto Hutter
Otto Hutter was an Austrian-born British physiologist.
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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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2022🕊️ Death
Raşit Küçük
Raşit Küçük was a Turkish Islamic scholar.
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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on November 22
Examples currently recorded for November 22 include Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight champion (1986), Max Headroom signal hijacking (1987), B-2 Spirit stealth bomber public debut (1988). View all events →
Birthdays on November 22
People recorded as born on November 22 include Trey McBride, Auliʻi Cravalho, Chenle. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 16 entries for November 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 22?
- One event currently recorded for November 22 is: Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight champion.
- Who was born on November 22?
- People recorded as born on November 22 include Trey McBride, Auliʻi Cravalho, Chenle.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 22.
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