Welcome to your weekend and another Saturday in August. Every week we take a little “scroll down memory lane” and peek at the calendar pages of days past as we get a new one started, just to see what this day has contributed to the pages of history over the year.
So, grab your sippin’ drink, and let’s scroll!
Today is Saturday, August 22nd, the 235th day of the year. There are 132 days until the end of the year.
On this day:
In 1762, Ann Franklin became the first female editor of an American newspaper. She became the editor of the Mercury of Newport out of Rhode Island.
In 1776, British forces landed on Long Island, New York. The troops were under the command of General William Howe.
In 1846, the United States annexed the territory of New Mexico.
In 1864, the First Geneva Convention Treaty was signed by representatives from 12 governments. The treaty eventually led to the formation of the International Red Cross.
In 1865, a patient for liquid soap was given to WIlliam Sheppard.
In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first President to ride in an automobile.
In 1969, Hurricane Camille hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, killing 255 people.
In 1969, The Beatles gathered at John Lennon’s home for a photo shoot for the “Hey Jude” album cover. It was the last time the group was together in one room.
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew rolled through south Florida, Louisiana, and the Bahamas causing more than 20-billion dollars in damage.
In 1999, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark Mcguire hit two home runs in the Cardinals’ game against the New York Mets, to become the first player to reach 50 homers in four consecutive seasons.
2011, The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in the National Mall opened to the public.
And those are some of the previous August 22nd moments that lead us to this one. Hope your day is one for the record books.
Enjoy and stay well!
-The 715 Newsroom
