Historical Events
- Baltic Club (Exchange) forms in London
- British inventor Robert John Tyers patents an in-line roller skate he calls the "Volito", with a single row of 5 wooden wheels, a wooden sole, and a curved iron bar at the front as a rudimentary brake. [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Gibbs, American Major General (Union Army), born in Long Island, New York (d. 1868)
About April 22, 1823
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 200 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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