Famous Birthdays
- Bob Ysaguirre, American jazz double bass and tuba player (Don Redman Orchestra), born in Belize, British Honduras (now Belize City, Belize) (d. 1982)
- Karol Świerczewski, Polish general (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Blondin, French acrobat and tight rope walker, dies at 72
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About February 22, 1897
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
