Historical Events
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler orders Paris to be destroyed [or 23rd]
- Last transport of French Jews to nazi-Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Henk Veldhoen, Dutch politician (PvdA), born in Heinenoord, Netherlands (d. 1996)
Famous Weddings
Jack Kerouac
Writer Jack Kerouac (22) weds author Edie Kerouac Parker
Famous Deaths
- Raymond Aimos, actor (Golem, Mayerling, La Bandera), dies at 55
About August 22, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
