Famous Birthdays
- Jacobus Herculas de la Rey, Boer leader in the South African War (1899–1902), born in Winburg, South Africa (d. 1914)
Famous Deaths
- Sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa
1847 Highlights
About October 22, 1847
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
