What Happened on August 22?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 22
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 22, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
America's Cup
Year:
1851
The first America's Cup is won by the yacht America.
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First Geneva Convention
Year:
1864
Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention, establishing the rules of protection of the victims of armed conflicts.
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Passaleão incident
Year:
1849
Passaleão incident: João Maria Ferreira do Amaral, the governor of Portuguese Macau, is assassinated by a group of Chinese locals, triggering a military confrontation between China and Portugal at the Battle of Passaleão three days after.
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Second Federal Republic of Mexico
Year:
1846
The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established.
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José de la Mar
Year:
1827
José de La Mar becomes President of Peru.
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Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1875)
Year:
1875
The Treaty of Saint Petersburg between Japan and Russia is ratified, providing for the exchange of Sakhalin for the Kuril Islands.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Year:
1894
Mahatma Gandhi forms the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in order to fight discrimination against Indian traders in Natal.
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Brazil
Year:
1942
Brazil declares war on Germany, Japan and Italy.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 22
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 22, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Alun Michael
Year of birth:
1943
Alun Michael, Welsh police commissioner and politician, inaugural First Minister of Wales
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Masatoshi Shima
Year of birth:
1943
Masatoshi Shima, Japanese computer scientist and engineer, co-designed the Intel 4004
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Bill Parcells
Year of birth:
1941
Bill Parcells, American football player and coach
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Charles Francis Jenkins
Year of birth:
1867
Charles Francis Jenkins, American inventor (died 1934)
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Claude Debussy
Year of birth:
1862
Claude Debussy, French pianist and composer (died 1918)
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Ron Dante
Year of birth:
1945
Ron Dante, American singer-songwriter and producer
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Paul Gottlieb Nipkow
Year of birth:
1860
Paul Gottlieb Nipkow, Polish-German technician and inventor, created the Nipkow disk (died 1940)
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Cindy Williams
Year of birth:
1947
Cindy Williams, American actress and producer (died 2023)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 22
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 22, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury
Year of death:
1903
Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, English academic and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1830)
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Jan Neruda
Year of death:
1891
Jan Neruda, Czech journalist, author, and poet (born 1834)
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Kate Chopin
Year of death:
1904
Kate Chopin, American novelist and poet (born 1850)
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Henry Radcliffe Crocker
Year of death:
1909
Henry Radcliffe Crocker, English dermatologist and author (born 1846)
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Korbinian Brodmann
Year of death:
1918
Korbinian Brodmann, German neurologist and academic (born 1868)
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Giacomo Radini-Tedeschi
Year of death:
1914
Giacomo Radini-Tedeschi, Italian bishop and academic (born 1859)
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Ágoston Trefort
Year of death:
1888
Ágoston Trefort, Hungarian jurist and politician, Hungarian Minister of Education (born 1817)
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Xianfeng Emperor
Year of death:
1861
Xianfeng, Emperor of China (born 1831)
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 22
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 22 around the world.
National Heroes Day (Philippines)
Earliest day on which National Heroes' Day (Philippines) can fall, while August 28 is the latest; celebrated on the fourth Monday in August.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary
Christian feast day: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Roman Catholic calendar of 1960)
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August 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Queen of Heaven
Christian feast day: Queenship of Mary
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Madras Day
Madras Day (Chennai and Tamil Nadu, India)
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International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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Public holidays in Russia
Flag Day (Russia)
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