Historical Events
Music History
Elvis Presley begins filming "Love Me Tender" (The Reno Brothers)
Presidential Convention
US President Eisenhower and VP Richard Nixon renominated by Republican convention in San Francisco
Famous Birthdays
- Jeffrey Lloyd, South African jockey based in Australia, born in Durban, South Africa
Paul Molitor (67 years old)
American Baseball HOF infielder (7 x MLB All-Star Milwaukee Brewers; World Series MVP 1993 Toronto Blue Jays) and manager (Minnesota Twins 2015-18), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Peter Taylor, Australian cricketer (Australian off-spinner 1987-92), born in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
About August 22, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
