Historical Events
- Sierra Leone settled by British as a haven for former slaves
Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Tredgold, British civil engineer (railway design), carpenter, and writer (Elementary Principles of Carpentry), born in Brandon, Durham, England (d. 1829)
1788 Highlights
About August 22, 1788
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 234 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
