Famous Birthdays
- Francis Pharcellus Church, American editor and publisher (The New York Sun - "Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus"), born in Rochester, New York (d. 1906)
- Octavius Catto, American educator (Institute for Colored Youth, 1859-71), civil rights activist, and baseball player (Philadelphia Pythians, 1865-71), born in Charleston, South Carolina (d. 1871)
About February 22, 1839
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
