Historical Events
- 1st Spanish–American War action sees the USS Nashville capture a Spanish ship
- Baltimore James Hughes no-hits Boston Braves 8-0
- Cincinnati Red Theodore Breitenstein no-hits Pirates 11-0
- Congress passes Volunteer Army Act calling for a Volunteer Cavalry
- US President McKinley orders blockade of Cuban harbors
About April 22, 1898
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus