Famous Birthdays
- Sergei Ozhegov, Russian lexicographer (Russian Language Dictionary), born in Kuvshinovo, Tver Oblast, Russia (d. 1964)
Famous Weddings
Edward L. Doheny
Oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny (44) weds Carrie Estelle Betzold in New Mexico Territory
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About August 22, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo