Famous Birthdays
- Sergei Ozhegov, Russian lexicographer (Russian Language Dictionary), born in Kuvshinovo, Tver Oblast, Russia (d. 1964)
Famous Weddings
Edward L. Doheny
Oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny (44) weds Carrie Estelle Betzold in New Mexico Territory
1900 Highlights
About August 22, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo