Historical Events
- US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport, RI: Malcolm Whitman wins first of 3 straight US singles titles; beats Dwight F. Davis 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-1
Famous Birthdays
- Francine Larrimore, French actress (John Meade's Woman), born in Verdun, France (d. 1975)
About August 22, 1898
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
