1985⚡ Event
British Airtours Flight 28M fire
A fire broke out on British Airtours Flight 28M at Manchester Airport, causing 55 deaths and leading to improved aircraft evacuation procedures.
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What Happened on August 22?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 22 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 22(5)
2003⚡ Event
Roy Moore suspended as Chief Justice
Roy Moore, Alabama's chief justice, was suspended for refusing to comply with a federal court order to remove a Ten Commandments monument.
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2006⚡ Event
Grigori Perelman awarded Fields Medal
Grigori Perelman was awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture but refused to accept it.
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2012⚡ Event
Tana River District clashes
A series of ethnic clashes between the Orma and the Pokomo in Kenya's Tana River District resulted in at least 52 deaths.
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2015⚡ Event
Shoreham Airshow crash
A former military aircraft crashed at an airshow at Shoreham Airport in southern England, killing eleven people.
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Birthdays on August 22(5)
2003🎂 Birth
Cooper Connolly
Cooper Connolly, an Australian cricketer, was born.
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2005🎂 Birth
Stiliana Nikolova
Stiliana Nikolova, a Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast, was born.
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Deaths on August 22(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Ed King dies
Ed King, an American musician, died at the age of 68.
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2018🕊️ Death
Krishna Reddy dies
Krishna Reddy, an Indian printmaker, sculptor, and teacher, died at the age of 93.
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2021🕊️ Death
Rod Gilbert dies
Rod Gilbert, a Canadian ice hockey player, died at the age of 80.
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2023🕊️ Death
Toto Cutugno dies
Toto Cutugno, an Italian singer-songwriter, died at the age of 80.
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2024🕊️ Death
Arthur J. Gregg dies
Arthur J. Gregg, an American military officer, died at the age of 96.
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August 22 in History
August 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 22
Examples currently recorded for August 22 include British Airtours Flight 28M fire (1985), Roy Moore suspended as Chief Justice (2003), Grigori Perelman awarded Fields Medal (2006). View all events →
Birthdays on August 22
People recorded as born on August 22 include Maxx Crosby, Fanum, LaMelo Ball. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 22
Remembered figures who died on August 22 include Ed King, Krishna Reddy, Rod Gilbert. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 22?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 22: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 22?
- One event currently recorded for August 22 is: British Airtours Flight 28M fire.
- Who was born on August 22?
- People recorded as born on August 22 include Maxx Crosby, Fanum, LaMelo Ball.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 22?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 22.
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