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What Happened on August 19, 1822

Famous Deaths

Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre (1749-1822)

French mathematician and astronomer (The History of Astronomy), dies at 72

  • Melchor Lopez Jimenez, Spanish composer (Santiago de Compostela cathedral), dies at 62
Died in 1822 1822 Highlights

About August 19, 1822

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 201 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo