Historical Events
- The SS Savannah sets sail from Savanah Harbor in Georgia on an historic journey to become the 1st steam propelled vessel to cross the Atlantic
Famous Deaths
- Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen, Dutch naval officer and founder of Dutch Marines Corp, dies at 84
Died in 1819 1819 Highlights
About May 22, 1819
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 204 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
