January 22 belongs to Cristina Álvarez
Historical events & facts — January 22
What happened on January 22?
On January 22, 1973, the US Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that the constitutional right to privacy encompassed a woman's right to decide on abortion, legalising it nationwide. The ruling was one of the most controversial in American history and was overturned in June 2022 by Dobbs v. Jackson, returning the issue to individual states.
On January 22, 1901, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, after 63 years and 7 months on the throne — the longest reign in British history up to that point. Her death marked the end of the Victorian Era, a period of enormous imperial expansion, industrialisation and social change. She was succeeded by her son Edward VII, aged 59.
On January 22, 1918, the Central Rada of Ukraine proclaimed the Ukrainian People's Republic as an independent state from Russia, just months after the October Revolution. The independence was short-lived: in 1920, the Red Army incorporated Ukraine into the Soviet Union, where it would remain until 1991. January 22 is Unity Day in Ukraine.
Notable birthdays — January 22
Famous people born on January 22
Gabriel Macht
Gabriel Swann Macht is an American actor, known for his role as Harvey Specter in the USA Network series Suits (2011–2019).
Diane Lane
Diane Lane is an American actress. She has starred in numerous leading lady and supporting roles in a huge variety of films ranging from independent film features to major film studio blockbuster productions. Her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, several Screen Actors Guild Awards, several Satellite Awards, and an ICON Award.
Bill Bixby
Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III was an American actor and television director. His career spanned more than three decades, including appearances on stage, in films, and on television series.
Piper Laurie
Piper Laurie was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983). She played Kirsten Arnesen in the original TV production of Days of Wine and Roses, and Catherine Martell in the television series Twin Peaks.
Jim Jarmusch
James Robert Jarmusch is an American filmmaker and musician.
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