What Happened on August 22, 1894

Historical Events

Natal Indian Congress

Mahatma Gandhi forms the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in order to fight discrimination against Indian traders in the British Colony of Natal in South Africa

Famous Birthdays

  • Ivan Isakov [Hovhannes Ter-Isahakyan], Russian-Armenian military commander (Commander in Chief of the Soviet Navy during WW II), born in Hadjikend, Russian Empire (now Armenia) (d. 1967)

About August 22, 1894

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo