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What Happened on August 22, 1812

Historical Events

  • Swiss traveller Johann Ludwig Burckhardt is the 1st European to rediscover the Nabataean city of Petra (modern Jordan)
1812 Highlights

About August 22, 1812

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 211 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Leo