Famous Birthdays
- Pierre Janssen, French astronomer, discovered helium, born in Paris, France (d. 1907)
Famous Deaths
- John Davy, English composer, dies at 60
1824 Highlights
About February 22, 1824
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 199 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
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