Important Events in History for August 22

Historical Events

On August 22, several pivotal events have unfolded throughout history:

• 1485: The Battle of Bosworth Field concludes the Wars of the Roses.
• 1645: Chennai, India, is founded by the British East India Company.
• 1864: The First Geneva Convention is signed, establishing international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded soldiers.

Celebrities Born on August 22

August 22 has also witnessed the births of notable figures:

• Claude Monet, French Impressionist painter (1840)
• Ray Bradbury, American science fiction writer (1920)
• Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States (1946)

Celebrities Died on August 22

On this day, history remembers the passing of prominent individuals:

• Octavian, first Roman emperor (14 AD)
• King Louis VIII of France (1226)
• Avicii, Swedish electronic music producer (2018)

Celebrations and Observances

August 22 is celebrated as:

• Be An Angel Day
• Tooth Fairy Day