Historical Events
- Pirates set record of 46 hits in a doubleheader (against Phillies)
Famous Birthdays
- Gertrude Himmelfarb, American conservative historian, born in New York City (d. 2019)
- Rory Calhoun [Francis Timothy McCown], American actor (Blue & Gray, How to Marry a Millionaire), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1999)
- Rudi Gernreich, Austrian-American fashion designer (monokini - 1st women's topless swimsuit), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1985)
About August 8, 1922
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
