Births on September 22

Maurice Blanchot

Born on September 22, 1907

Maurice Blanchot, French philosopher and author (d. 2003)

Maurice Blanchot (; French: [blɑ̃ʃo]; 22 September 1907 – 20 February 2003) was a French writer, philosopher, and literary theorist. His work had a strong influence on post-structuralist philosophers such as Gilles Deleuze, Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Jean-Luc Nancy.

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Events on 1907

23 May

Parliament of Finland
The unicameral Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
22 Jun

Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.
7 Sep

RMS Lusitania
Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
16 Nov

RMS Mauretania (1906)
Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania, sister ship of RMS Lusitania, sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
31 Dec

Times Square
The first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square (then known as Longacre Square) in Manhattan.

Births on September 22

Maurice Blanchot

Born on September 22, 1907

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Events on 1907

Parliament of Finland

Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway

RMS Lusitania

RMS Mauretania (1906)

Times Square