Historical Events
- Losantville, Ohio (now Cincinnati) founded by land speculators Mathias Denman and Colonel Robert Patterson, and surveyor John Filson; the first settlers arrive in December
Famous Birthdays
- Theodore Hook, English author, famous practical joker and recipient of the world's 1st postcard, born in London (d. 1841)
About September 22, 1788
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 235 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
