On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
August 22
Events on This Day
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1962
51 years agoFrench president Charles de Gaulle and his wife narrowly escape an assassination attempt when their car is targeted by machine gun fire.
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1989
24 years agoNolan Ryan becomes the first pitcher in major league history to register 5,000 career strikeouts.
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2006
7 years agoActress and writer Amy Sedaris teaches kids about counting to seven when she plays Snow White on Sesame Street.
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2011
2 years agoThe Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC's West Potomac Park opens to the public.
August 22
Born on This Day
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Ray Bradbury
- In these groups:
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Poets
Ray Bradbury
Author, Poet / 1920 - 2012
American fantasy and horror author Ray Bradbury is best known for his novels Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man and The Martian Chronicles.
Born: August 22, 1920
Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Occupation: Author, Poet -
John Lee Hooker
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Singers
- Famous Guitarists
John Lee Hooker
Guitarist, Singer / 1917 - 2001
Blues singer and guitarist John Lee Hooker was one of the most distinguished figures in blues and was a great influence on bands such as The Rolling Stones.
1917 | 83 years old
Guitarist, Singer -
Kristen Wiig
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Kristen Wiig
Film Actress, Television Actress, Comedian / 1973 -
Comedian Kristen Wiig's Saturday Night Live characters Penelope and Gilly, and spot-on impressions of Suze Orman and Nancy Pelosi, have become fan favorites.
1973 | 39 years old
Film Actress, Television Actress, ... -
Valerie Harper
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- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Emmy Winners
Valerie Harper
Actress / 1939 -
Actress Valerie Harper won three consecutive Emmy Awards for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Born: August 22, 1939
Age: 73 years old
Birthplace: Suffern, New York, United States
Occupation: Actress -
John Waters
- In these groups:
- Elementals
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Film Directors
John Waters
Director, Screenwriter / 1946 -
Filmmaker, director and writer John Waters, sometimes called the "King of Bad Taste" or the "Pope of Trash," has built a reputation for shocking his audiences.
1946 | 67 years old
Director, Screenwriter -
Dorothy Parker
- In these groups:
- Imbibers
- Blacklisted
- Famous Leos
Dorothy Parker
Civil Rights Activist, Journalist, Poet / 1893 - 1967
Dorothy Parker was the sharpest wit of the Algonquin Round Table, as well as a master of short fiction and a blacklisted screenwriter.
1893 | 73 years old
Civil Rights Activist, Journalist, Poet
August 22
Died on This Day
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Diana Vreeland
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Diane
Diana Vreeland
Journalist / 1903 - 1989
As a fashion journaist who worked for Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, Diana Vreeland was an influential figure in American fashion during the 20th century.
Died: August 22, 1989
Age: 86 years old
Occupation: Journalist -
Huey P. Newton
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Huey P. Newton
Civil Rights Activist / 1942 - 1989
Huey P. Newton was an African-American activist best known for founding the militant Black Panther Party in 1966, along with co-founder Bobby Seale.
1989 | 47 years old
Civil Rights Activist -
Gregory Pincus
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Biologists
- Famous Scientists
Gregory Pincus
Doctor, Biologist / 1903 - 1967
A pioneer in early hormonal and reproductive research, Gregory Pincus and his team of scientists are credited with formulating the first oral contraceptive for birth control.
1967 | 64 years old
Doctor, Biologist
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