Historical Events
Event of Interest
William T. Cosgrave replaces Michael Collins as Chairman of the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State after the later was ambushed and killed in a shoot out with anti-Treaty forces
Famous Birthdays
- Micheline Presle [Chassagne], French actress (Nea, Donkey Skin), born in Paris, France
Famous Deaths
Michael Collins (1890-1922)
Irish revolutionary leader and leading figure in the struggle for Irish independence in the early 20th century, killed in ambush by anti-treaty forces during the Irish Civil War at 31
1922 Highlights
About August 22, 1922
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
