Births on November 22

Joan Gamper

Born on November 22, 1877

Joan Gamper, Swiss-Spanish footballer, founded FC Barcelona (d. 1930)

Hans Max Gamper-Haessig (German pronunciation: [hans maks ˈɡampər ˈhɛːsɪg]; 22 November 1877 – 30 July 1930), known in Catalonia as Joan Gamper (IPA: [ʒuˈaŋ ˈɡampər]), was a Spanish-Swiss football executive and versatile athlete. He founded football clubs in Switzerland and Spain, most notably FC Barcelona and FC Zürich.

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Events on 1877

10 May

Mihail Kogălniceanu
Romania declares itself independent from the Ottoman Empire following the Senate adoption of Mihail Kogălniceanu's Declaration of Independence.
10 Jul

Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
The then-villa of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, formally receives its city charter from the Royal Crown of Spain.
5 Oct

Nez Perce people
Chief Joseph surrenders his Nez Perce band to General Nelson A. Miles.
21 Nov

Phonograph
Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record and play sound.
29 Nov

Phonograph
Thomas Edison demonstrates his phonograph for the first time.

Births on November 22

Joan Gamper

Born on November 22, 1877

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Mihail Kogălniceanu

Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Nez Perce people

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