Famous Birthdays
- Anne Downey, British circuit judge
- Lex Humphries, American jazz drummer (Sun Ra Arkestra), born in New York City (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Juliette Adam, French author (Salon/Nouvelle Revue) and feminist, dies at 99
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About August 22, 1936
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
