Historical Events
- US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport, RI: Malcolm Whitman wins first of 3 straight US singles titles; beats Dwight F. Davis 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-1
Famous Birthdays
- Francine Larrimore, French actress (John Meade's Woman), born in Verdun, France (d. 1975)
1898 Highlights
About August 22, 1898
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
