Famous Birthdays
- Julius J. Epstein, American screenwriter (Casablanca), born in New York City (d. 2000)
Mel Hein (1909-1992)
American NFL center (NY Giants), born in Redding, California
- Sergius Kagen, American pianist and composer, born in Saint Petersburg, Russia (d. 1964)
- Stojan Daskalov, Bulgarian writer (A Farm), born in Liljac, Vraca, Bulgaria (d. 1985)
- Vitya Vronsky, Russian-American concert pianist (Vronsky & Babin), and educator (Cleveland Institute), born in Yevpatoria, Russia (d. 1992)
About August 22, 1909
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
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