What Happened on June 22, 1874

Historical Events

  • American physician Dr Andrew T. Still founds the study of Osteopathy
  • Game of lawn tennis introduced by Welsh Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, introducing a rubber ball to bounce on grass

Famous Deaths

  • Howard Staunton, English World Chess Champion, designer of chess pieces, dies at 84
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About June 22, 1874

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer