Notable people born on January 22

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People born on this day

Lord ByronEnglish Romantic poet and lyricist (1788–1824)Born in 1788 · View source ↗1788

Sam CookeAmerican singer and songwriter (1931–1964)Born in 1931 · View source ↗1931

August StrindbergSwedish writer and painter (1849–1912)Born in 1849 · View source ↗1849

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 22, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction14 %

Distance to the Moon383,200 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. VincentA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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