In a New York Times interview with British mountain climber George Leigh Mallory, the adventurer gave his reason for looking forward to a third attempt on Mount Everest as "Because it's there".
Mallory did attempt the climb in 1924, losing his life in the attempt.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest American automobile insurer, was founded on this day in 1922 as a mutual insurance company designed to assist farmers. The founder, George J. Mecherle, was a tractor salesman and retired farmer.
The Greek Cruiser Georgios Averof shelled the Turkish city of Samsun. The Ottoman government deported Greek residents of western towns under their control as a reprisal.
The British Mount Everest Expedition was called off due to the deaths of seventeen Sherpas in an avalanche.
