August 22nd (1770) was a Wednesday. It's the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 131 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 22nd August, 1770
» James Cook names and lands on Possession Island (Queensland) e.g Possession Island, Queensland and claims the east coast of Australia as New South Wales in the name of George III of the United Kingdom known as King George III.
August 22nd Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints or Feast Day:
» Immaculate Heart of Mary
» Queen of Heaven Feast of Queenship called Queenship of Mary