August 22nd: What is special about this date?

August 22nd marks the 234th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 235th in case of leap years). There are 131 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on August 22nd, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to August 22nd and what happened on August 22nd in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd.

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August 22nd: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On August 22nd there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa (1995)

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden (1978)

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig (1973)

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos (1963)

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro (1975)

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage (1971)

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury (1920)

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman (1925)

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl (1902)

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle (1922)

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

  • See more celebrities born on August 22nd

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August 22nd: who died on this date?

On August 22nd the following celebrities died:


  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst (1991)

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot (1977)

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz (2015)

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner (1998)

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Fayne Blackwood (2010)

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer (2003)

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow (2020)

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Maridee Clark (1999)

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Jackob Bronowski (1974)

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

  • Michael Collins (1922)

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

  • See all famous people who died on August 22nd

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August 22nd: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On August 22nd, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

Leo zodiac sign

August 22nd: what is special about the Leo sign?

The Leo sign encompasses people born between July 23rd and August 22nd.

You can discover Leo's personality traits and attitude and Leo's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Leo born in August discover why August born are so special.

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August 22nd: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on August 22nd in history:


  • Aug 22, 1907: Colin Buchanan, town planner
  • Aug 22, 1933: Bill Veeck, urges midsummer inter-league games and a split season
  • Aug 22, 1943: Soviet troops free Karkov
  • Aug 22, 1957: Floyd Patterson KOs Pete Rademacher in 6 for heavyweight boxing title
  • Aug 22, 1960: Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Asheville Golf Open
  • Aug 22, 1975: Assassination attempt on President Gerald Ford
  • Aug 22, 1978: Sandinistas occupy National Palace in Managua Nicaragua
  • Aug 22, 1986: Gas from Volcano Chamberoen kills 1,734
  • Aug 22, 1987: Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda for the NES in North America.
  • Aug 22, 1990: US President George Bush calls up military reserves.
  • Aug 22, 2006: Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 612 crashes near the Russian border over eastern Ukraine, killing all 170 people on board.
  • Aug 22, 2013: 5 Taliban militants killed in South Waziristan bomb attack during war in North-West Pakistan
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What day of the year is August 22nd?


August 22nd marks the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 235th in case of leap years).

There are 131 days remaining until the end of the year.

August 22nd is the 22nd day of the month of August.