Historical Events
- Sierra Leone settled by British as a haven for former slaves
Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Tredgold, British civil engineer (railway design), carpenter, and writer (Elementary Principles of Carpentry), born in Brandon, Durham, England (d. 1829)
About August 22, 1788
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 235 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
