Famous Birthdays
- Bill Woodfull, Australian cricketer (Australian captain in the Bodyline series), born in Maldon, Australia (d. 1965)
- Elizabeth Bergner, Austrian actress (Catherine the Great), born in Drohobycz, Galicia, Austria-Hungary (d. 1986)
- Nick Lucas [Dominic Lucanese], American jazz guitarist and singer ("Tiptoe Through the Tulips"; "Painting the Clouds With Sunshine"), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 1982)
About August 22, 1897
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo