Famous Birthdays
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858)
French explorer and botanist who traveled with Alexander von Humboldt, born in La Rochelle, France (birth date disputed)
Famous Deaths
- George Lyttelton, English writer and politician (b. 1709)
1773 Highlights
About August 22, 1773
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 249 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
