Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher ("The World as Will and Representation") known for his philosophical pessimism, born in Danzig (Gdańsk), Poland (d. 1860)
Famous Deaths
- Franz Joseph Oehlschlagel, composer, dies at 63
1788 Highlights
About February 22, 1788
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 235 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
