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August 22
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August 22 Zodiac Sign
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Element: Fire
charismaticgenerouswarm-heartedcreativedetermined
Birthstone
Peridot
Birth Flower
Gladiolus
Season
Summer
Numerology 3
A number of creativity, expression, and joyful communication.
August 22: This Day in History
- 1485— King Richard III of England was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field, ending the Wars of the Roses.
- 1864— The first Geneva Convention was signed, establishing rules for the humane treatment of soldiers in warfare.
- 1902— Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. president to ride in an automobile.
- 1989— Nolan Ryan struck out his 5,000th career batter, becoming the first pitcher to reach that milestone.
Famous Birthdays on August 22
- Ray Bradbury (1920) — science fiction author of Fahrenheit 451
- Honor Blackman (1925) — actress known for Goldfinger and The Avengers
- Tori Amos (1963) — singer-songwriter and pianist
- Giada De Laurentiis (1970) — celebrity chef and television host
- Kristen Wiig (1973) — actress and comedian known for Saturday Night Live
Did You Know? August 22 Fun Facts
- Richard III's remains were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester, England, in 2012.
- Fahrenheit 451 depicts a society where books are burned — Ray Bradbury wrote it partly on a coin-operated typewriter.
- The 1864 Geneva Convention was the first international treaty governing wartime conduct.
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