Historical Events
- “Father of American Golf” John Reid first demonstrates golf on a Yonkers cow pasture to friends
Famous Birthdays
- Owen Brewster, American politician (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Jean-Delphin Alard, French violinist and composer, dies at 72
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About February 22, 1888
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
