Famous Birthdays
Dorothy Parker (1893-1967)
American poet (Enough Rope), short story writer and satirist (1958 Marjorie Peabody Award), born in Long Branch, New Jersey
- Ernest H. Volwiler, American scientist and co-inventor of Pentothal - world's most widely used anesthetic, born in Hamilton, Ohio (d. 1992) [1]
- George Wood, England cricket wicket-keeper (3 Tests, 6 dismissals; Cambridge University CC, Kent CCC), born in Blackheath, England (d. 1971)
Famous Deaths
- Ernst II, Duke of Saxony-Coburg-Gotha (1844-93) and composer, dies at 75
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights
About August 22, 1893
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
