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?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 22 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on August 22(5)
Notable Deaths on August 22(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Krishna Reddy dies
Krishna Reddy, an Indian printmaker, sculptor, and teacher, died at the age of 93.
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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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1985 to the present day.
Major Events on August 22
Among the most notable events on August 22: British Airtours Flight 28M fire (1985), Roy Moore suspended as Chief Justice (2003), Grigori Perelman awarded Fields Medal (2006). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 22
Notable figures born on August 22 include Maxx Crosby, Fanum, LaMelo Ball. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- August 22 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 22?
- One of the most notable events on August 22 is: British Airtours Flight 28M fire.
- Who was born on August 22?
- Famous figures born on August 22 include Maxx Crosby, Fanum, LaMelo Ball.
- How many historical events happened on August 22?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 22, spanning centuries of world history.
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