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What Happened on May 22, 1819

Historical Events

  • The SS Savannah sets sail from Savanah Harbor in Georgia on an historic journey to become the 1st steam propelled vessel to cross the Atlantic

Famous Deaths

  • Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen, Dutch naval officer and founder of Dutch Marines Corp, dies at 84
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About May 22, 1819

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini