Births on September 22

Frank George Woollard

Born on September 22, 1883

Frank George Woollard, English engineer (d. 1957)

Frank George Woollard (22 September 1883 – 22 December 1957), was a British mechanical engineer who worked for nearly three decades in the British motor industry in various roles in design, production, and management. He was a pioneer in what is today called "Lean management," but whose work has been forgotten.

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Events on 1883

16 Jan

United States Civil Service Commission
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States Civil Service, is passed.
20 May

1883 eruption of Krakatoa
Krakatoa begins to erupt; the volcano explodes three months later, killing more than 36,000 people.
17 Aug

National Anthem of the Dominican Republic
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.
20 Oct

Treaty of Ancón
Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to Peru's involvement in the War of the Pacific.
3 Nov

Black Bart (outlaw)
American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves a clue that eventually leads to his capture.

Births on September 22

Frank George Woollard

Born on September 22, 1883

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Events on 1883

United States Civil Service Commission

1883 eruption of Krakatoa

National Anthem of the Dominican Republic

Treaty of Ancón

Black Bart (outlaw)