Historical Events
- The Hague Tribunal gives its decision in claims against Venezuela; it sets the sum to be paid by Venezuela and gives preferential treatment to the three powers that initiated the block - Britain, Germany, and Italy
- The United Kingdom sells a meteorological station on the South Orkney Islands to Argentina; the islands are subsequently claimed by the United Kingdom in 1908.
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Hurd, American painter (Portrait of Jose Herrera), born in Roswell, New Mexico (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Leslie Stephen, English writer and critic (b. 1832)
About February 22, 1904
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
