Historical Events
- “Father of American Golf” John Reid first demonstrates golf on a Yonkers cow pasture to friends
Famous Birthdays
- Owen Brewster, American politician (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Jean-Delphin Alard, French violinist and composer, dies at 72
1888 Highlights
About February 22, 1888
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
