22nd February 1919
Aftermath of War
Pan-African Congress concludes its meeting in Paris, which demanded a larger role for Africans in governing the colonies towards future independence.
Tennis players currently serving in U.S. uniform. 4th from the right of the picture is R. Norris Williams, survivor of the RMS Titanic and winner of the US Open in 1914 and 1916.
German submarine SM U-21, which sank 40 ships including 2 battleships during the war, sinks while being towed on the way to its surrender. Painting of the SM U-21 by Willy Stöwer.
Ship Losses:
SM U-21 (Imperial German Navy) The Type U 19 submarine foundered in the North Sea (54°19′N 3°42′W) whilst under tow.