August 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief Earliest day on which National Heroes' Day (Philippines) can fall, while August 28 is the latest; celebrated on the fourth Monday in August.

Discover what happened on August 22 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Historical events for the 22nd of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 22.

On This Day In History - August 22: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

What happened on this day in history: The "Night of Fire" sets off the Haitian Revolution, the infamous Devil's Island penal colony closes, and more events that occurred on August 22nd.

August 22: Wars of the Roses ends, Chennai founded, the Geneva Convention and other important events, facts, birthdays, deaths and photos from August 22nd.

On August 22, James Corden, Deng Xiaoping, Ray Bradbury were born and Richard III, Michael Collins, Huey P. Newton died.

1991 - It was announced by Yugoslavia that a truce ordered on August 7th with Croatia had collapsed. 1991 - Mikhail S. Gorbachev returned to Moscow after the collapse of the hard-liners' coup. On the same day he purged the men that had tried to oust him. 1992 - In Rostock, Germany, neo-Nazi violence broke out against foreigners.

Jul 3, 2024 · August 22 has witnessed numerous significant events throughout history, shaping the political, social, and cultural landscapes across the globe. From pivotal battles and groundbreaking treaties to notable achievements and daring escapades, this day encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical milestones.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on August 22? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?