1922

What Was Happening in 1922

The BBC was born, Tutankhamun was found, and Mussolini marched on Rome

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Number 1 Songs in 1922 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Three O'Clock in the Morning"

Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra

This waltz was one of the biggest hits of 1922, enormously popular in dance halls on both sides of the Atlantic. It sold over 3.5 million copies.

US #1

"Three O'Clock in the Morning"

Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra

Paul Whiteman's smooth orchestral style made dance music enormously popular. This gentle waltz was everywhere in 1922, played at dances and on the new radio stations.

Biggest Films of 1922 — Box Office Hits

Robin Hood

Box Office: $2.5 million

Douglas Fairbanks starred in this lavish silent adventure, one of the most expensive films made to that point. Fairbanks did his own stunts, swashbuckling his way across enormous sets at a cost of over $1 million.

Fashion and Style of 1922

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1922

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1922

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